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FG64 BWU

2014 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

423,874 mi
Last recorded423,874 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG64 BWU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 423,874 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 378,922 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 331,356 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 274,596 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 222,199 miles

Nearside Front CV BOOT SMALL HOLE/SPLIT

Offside Front WING MIRROW DAMAGED NO SHARPE EDGES

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 20 Mar 2019 221,790 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front CV BOOT SMALL HOLE/SPLIT

Offside Front WING MIRROW DAMAGED NO SHARPE EDGES

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 26 Mar 2018 154,730 miles

Central Front Oil leak slight oil leak from engine ()

under tray fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2018 154,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bold in the edges and has a cut over 1cm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Central Front Oil leak slight oil leak from engine ()

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2017 128,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

washer bottle insecure

Fail 28 Sep 2017 128,215 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users o/s/ middle under cover loose (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

o/s/f fog lamp not working

slight oil leak on engine

washer bottle insecure

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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FG64 BWU is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FG64 BWU, 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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FG64 BWU is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 October 2014.

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