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EF14 BMO

2014 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,539 mi
Last recorded120,539 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF14 BMO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 120,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake shield corroded (o/s/r missing)

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2025 109,256 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slightly Imbalanced (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has slight damage to outer side wall , Tread depth at 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on outer edge , Tread depth at 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge , Tread depth at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on outer edge , Tread depth at 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 96,191 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 96,191 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 84,752 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 72,886 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front and Rear slightly imbalanced (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge , Tread depth at 2mm at outer groove (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake binding but not excessively Offside Front and Offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 62,780 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slightly imbalanced (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Offside front and Offside rear binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 57,149 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 57,149 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 42,690 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 34,065 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 27,073 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

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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EF14 BMO is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,197cc petrol 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 EF14 BMO, 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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EF14 BMO is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 July 2014.

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