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BL14 OTX

2014 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

136,957 mi
Last recorded136,957 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL14 OTX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 136,957 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to deteriorate (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is heavily cracked and perished outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 136,957 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush de-bonded from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to deteriorate (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush is de-bonding but ok at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is heavily cracked and perished outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 130,339 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both debonding slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 130,339 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both debonding slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 123,407 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 123,406 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Dec 2022 114,421 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 103,898 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 93,282 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in centre of tread ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded on outer braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 82,422 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 73,321 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 47,484 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 47,271 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 47,194 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 46,986 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 45,096 miles

Offside Front nail in tyre

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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BL14 OTX is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BL14 OTX, 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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BL14 OTX is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 June 2014.

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