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BT14 UHL

2014 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,263 mi
Last recorded128,263 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT14 UHL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 128,263 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 128,263 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 116,865 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 107,010 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust shield insecure

Fail 14 Nov 2023 107,010 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 3 Nov 2022 96,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 89,381 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 81,198 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Front tyre damaged outer sidewall

Offside Front wheel arch liner damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Rear tyres age cracks in treads

Pass 31 May 2019 68,251 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 53,057 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2018 53,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2017 37,035 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 37,035 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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BT14 UHL is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BT14 UHL, 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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BT14 UHL is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 May 2014.

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