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E17 ALP

2014 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

259,257 mi
Last recorded259,257 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE17 ALP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 259,257 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 259,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 226,618 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 196,348 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 168,231 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 164,795 miles

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))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 127,535 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 126,639 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 107,726 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 86,724 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 73,994 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 45,805 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 37,204 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both nearside and offside (2.7.3)

engine covers and undertray fitted to vehicle

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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E17 ALP is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E17 ALP, 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 E17 ALP registered?

E17 ALP is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 March 2014.

Is E17 ALP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E17 ALP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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