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ET14 AKX

2014 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

260,825 mi
Last recorded260,825 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET14 AKX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 260,825 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 195,124 miles

Nearside Front lower wishbone arm rear bush perished and splitting

Nearside Front tyre worn edges

bot rear bumper reflectors light cracking to units

slight oil leak from underside of engine ( undertray contaminated)

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 15 Jul 2022 149,276 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 149,276 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly seated (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 112,361 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 112,361 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2020 98,311 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 98,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 May 2019 82,770 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 58,408 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 57,408 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 57,140 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 47,480 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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ET14 AKX is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc 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 ET14 AKX, 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 ET14 AKX registered?

ET14 AKX is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 August 2014.

Is ET14 AKX safe to buy?

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