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CU14 OVW

2014 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

153,162 mi
Last recorded153,162 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU14 OVW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 153,162 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2025 147,894 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 147,880 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 130,797 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 115,847 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 99,335 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 79,430 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 63,673 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 63,672 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 54,460 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 42,586 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 31,752 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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CU14 OVW 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 83.3%.

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 CU14 OVW, 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 CU14 OVW registered?

CU14 OVW is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2014.

Is CU14 OVW safe to buy?

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