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EF14 BYZ

2014 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

101,198 mi
Last recorded101,198 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF14 BYZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 101,198 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2026 101,198 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 90,132 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 81,187 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 71,055 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 59,787 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 51,915 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 44,352 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 28,845 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 16,457 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 7,434 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 7,079 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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EF14 BYZ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 EF14 BYZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF14 BYZ registered?

EF14 BYZ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 June 2014.

Is EF14 BYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF14 BYZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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