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CU14 XXR

2014 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

163,247 mi
Last recorded163,247 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU14 XXR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 163,247 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and mounts both sides corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 26 Aug 2026 163,245 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and mounts both sides corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Jul 2025 155,333 miles

Both rear brake back plates corroded.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Unde body covers fitted, unable to inspect fully.

Fail 14 Jul 2025 155,330 miles

Offside Front Brake insecure flexible pipe (1.1.21 (c))

Both rear brake back plates corroded.

Unde body covers fitted, unable to inspect fully.

Pass 29 Jul 2024 148,221 miles

Under body covers fitted, unable to inspect fully.

Pass 6 Mar 2024 143,222 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 126,327 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 113,116 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 100,085 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 93,143 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 77,981 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 77,981 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 62,640 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 47,204 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 XXR is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XXR, 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 XXR registered?

CU14 XXR is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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The MOT history for CU14 XXR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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