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BU14 SGV

2014 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

246,974 mi
Last recorded246,974 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU14 SGV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2026 246,974 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excess smoke./// (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

undertrays.///

Pass 27 May 2025 229,889 miles

undertrays fitted.///

Fail 27 May 2025 229,887 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

undertrays fitted.///

Pass 31 May 2024 214,310 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 191,586 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 174,094 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 154,182 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2019 125,813 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2019 125,757 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 101,725 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 75,178 miles

Offside Front Lower Chip to windscreen but not obstructing driver's view

Fail 3 May 2017 75,178 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Chip to windscreen but not obstructing driver's view

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 SGV is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SGV, 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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What year was BU14 SGV registered?

BU14 SGV is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 April 2014.

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