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EF14 FMA

2014 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

149,349 mi
Last recorded149,349 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF14 FMA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 149,349 miles

Coil spring corroded nsr osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view osf and middle lower small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

nsr osr discs slightly corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2026 149,348 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded nsr osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear heat shield lose

Rear suspension components corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view osf and middle lower small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

nsr sor discs slightly corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2025 126,367 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 126,365 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2024 119,539 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 113,069 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 107,627 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 96,472 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 85,353 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2020 85,353 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 74,422 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 59,778 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 42,262 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 FMA is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Blue 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 FMA, 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 FMA is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 July 2014.

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