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EF14 FLJ

2014 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

227,582 mi
Last recorded227,582 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF14 FLJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 227,582 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 212,087 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 195,253 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2024 195,253 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2023 178,526 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 166,144 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2021 146,283 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2020 126,457 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 93,037 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 52,076 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 40,202 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 40,174 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively O/S and N/S wiper blades. (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Side repeater lens sticking out sharp edge. (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 FLJ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel 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 FLJ, 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 EF14 FLJ registered?

EF14 FLJ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2014.

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