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BJ64 YOE

2014 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

265,269 mi
Last recorded265,269 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ64 YOE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 265,269 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2026 265,160 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 246,764 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 233,100 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 233,100 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake pads (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 218,384 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 218,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 204,436 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 184,678 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 184,678 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 176,080 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 132,864 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 117,163 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 113,412 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 92,248 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jul 2017 74,869 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 74,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 May 2016 53,949 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 35,875 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 8,748 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 5,559 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front sill damaged and split but not with in strcuture piont of vehicle

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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BJ64 YOE is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2014 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 76,780 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ64 YOE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 12 years old, this Skoda Octavia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BJ64 YOE is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 November 2014.

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