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EF14 WXJ

2014 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

152,820 mi
Last recorded152,820 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 152,820 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 149,293 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 138,969 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 128,484 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 128,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2022 112,544 miles

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))

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 1 Jul 2022 112,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Jul 2021 97,522 miles

bulb warning on display

headlamp beam image slightly poor

Pass 10 Jul 2020 86,932 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre [repairable]

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 74,021 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

o/s/f tyre worn to 3.5mm in centre

Pass 23 Jul 2018 59,745 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 45,399 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear and offside tyres deteriorated

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 WXJ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc 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 WXJ, 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 WXJ registered?

EF14 WXJ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 July 2014.

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The MOT history for EF14 WXJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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