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BU14 RXR

2014 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,460 mi
Last recorded98,460 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU14 RXR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 98,460 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2026 98,456 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 92,022 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 92,019 miles

Fuel pipe leaking pipe leading into fuel filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 83,514 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 79,388 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 74,541 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 74,536 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 70,909 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 63,087 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 54,164 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Apr 2018 46,268 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 34,100 miles

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

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

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

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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BU14 RXR is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BU14 RXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BU14 RXR?

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What year was BU14 RXR registered?

BU14 RXR is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 March 2014.

Is BU14 RXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU14 RXR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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