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BW14 HYT

2014 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,941 mi
Last recorded159,941 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW14 HYT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 159,941 miles

off side front shock absorber has a slight leak .

rear brakes discs worn , recommend brakes discs and pads replacement within 30 days .

Fail 6 Sep 2025 159,941 miles

off side front shock absorber has a slight leak .

rear brakes discs worn , recommend brakes discs and pads replacement within 30 days .

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm front tyres outer edges worn smooth . wheel tacking fault (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 149,651 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 149,651 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 139,122 miles

rear tyres worn just off wear bar indicators / off side front tyre showing uneven wear .

recommend a front brakes pads inspection in 2000 miles .

seek service advice on glow plug , engine mil lamp extinguished . / glow plug cylinder 2

Fail 14 Aug 2023 139,122 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction cylinder 2 glow plug (8.2.1.2 (h))

rear tyres worn just off wear bar indicators / off side front tyre showing uneven wear .

recommend a front brakes pads inspection in 2000 miles .

seek service advice on glow plug , engine mil lamp extinguished . / glow plug cylinder 2

Pass 13 Aug 2022 133,354 miles

all tires to be rechecked in 2000 miles for remaining life .

front brakes pads inner , worn to wear indicator .

near side front , off side rear , near side rear , tires showing uneven wear , recommend wheel tracking inspection . off side rear tire perishing . near side front tire 3mm on remaining tread .

near side front damper has a slight fluid leak

Pass 14 Aug 2021 125,864 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2021 125,864 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 117,863 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 110,630 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 110,623 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 100,404 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 85,479 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 85,479 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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BW14 HYT is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BW14 HYT, 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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BW14 HYT is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 August 2014.

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