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EL14 SVD

2017 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,306 mi
Last recorded83,306 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL14 SVD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 83,306 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 83,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 77,040 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3mm and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 66,427 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 55,257 miles

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

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

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

chip in screen

Pass 11 Mar 2022 47,024 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 47,024 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 38,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 33,011 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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EL14 SVD is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 55,610 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 EL14 SVD, 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 9 years old, this Skoda Octavia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EL14 SVD registered?

EL14 SVD is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 March 2017.

Is EL14 SVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL14 SVD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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