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EU14 VDR

2014 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,329 mi
Last recorded99,329 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU14 VDR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 99,329 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all brake discs corroded lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts misted (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front and rear corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 98,395 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL BRAKE DISCS CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 97,625 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 96,339 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 96,336 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 84,623 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 72,548 miles

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

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

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

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

tpms light on dash

Pass 4 Nov 2019 65,352 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 49,238 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 49,238 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 36,379 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 31,206 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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EU14 VDR is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Silver 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 EU14 VDR, 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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EU14 VDR is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 March 2014.

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