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FG14 CYL

2014 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

158,532 mi
Last recorded158,532 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG14 CYL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 158,532 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 158,446 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 148,488 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 141,181 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 141,139 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 133,022 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 124,002 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 118,083 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 118,083 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 113,707 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 113,433 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 113,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 93,770 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 76,662 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 65,770 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 42,412 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 20,358 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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FG14 CYL is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FG14 CYL, 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 FG14 CYL registered?

FG14 CYL is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 April 2014.

Is FG14 CYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG14 CYL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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