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C14 CTS

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

267,065 mi
Last recorded267,065 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC14 CTS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 267,065 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both rear bumper (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 267,057 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both rear bumper (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 255,413 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 255,408 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 243,827 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 243,807 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 243,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Undertray insecure under floor tray broken at front and rear (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear of engine up top (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (7.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop torn and sitting down.

both rear child locks are on

exhaust centre clamp corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2017 321,968 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 231,819 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 231,819 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 200,998 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 200,710 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 200,708 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure bolts loose (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

slight noise from both front wheel bearings

Pass 4 Feb 2016 159,941 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 159,941 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 145,108 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 88,896 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 88,717 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 61,645 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 21,829 miles

o/s/f tyre geting low

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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C14 CTS is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2012 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 86,077 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 C14 CTS, 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 14 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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C14 CTS is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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