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EF14 BZC

2014 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,978 mi
Last recorded134,978 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF14 BZC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 134,978 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 128,192 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface corrosion on suspension components and subframes

Pass 10 Aug 2024 122,734 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 114,888 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn low 3mm and worn on inner edges 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 103,014 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn low 1.7mm require replacement ASAP 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2021 89,497 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2021 89,497 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2020 77,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 18 Aug 2020 77,806 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 25 Jul 2019 66,824 miles

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))

both rear brake pads starting to wear

Pass 23 Aug 2018 51,572 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 34,209 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 21 Aug 2017 34,209 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

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 BZC is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BZC, 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 BZC is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 June 2014.

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