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BU14 VHE

2014 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,869 mi
Last recorded129,869 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU14 VHE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 29 Aug 2025 129,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 126,660 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 117,700 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 105,627 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 96,135 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 87,850 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge also cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2019 74,484 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 55,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 41,343 miles

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 VHE is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VHE, 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 VHE registered?

BU14 VHE is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 March 2014.

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