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CN14 XEF

2014 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

140,048 mi
Last recorded140,048 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN14 XEF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 140,048 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 138,405 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 138,405 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 125,068 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 125,068 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 125,063 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 105,187 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2022 105,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

tps light on

Pass 1 Apr 2021 88,065 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 88,065 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 77,825 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 59,026 miles

Offside Front mirror backing damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2018 43,239 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 30,875 miles

emissions to clean to be detected

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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CN14 XEF is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CN14 XEF, 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 CN14 XEF registered?

CN14 XEF is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 March 2014.

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