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FT14 LBU

2014 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

130,501 mi
Last recorded130,501 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT14 LBU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 130,501 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 116,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 116,884 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 105,642 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 97,924 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 92,889 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 80,512 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 73,314 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2019 56,948 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2018 41,036 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Inner small slight cuts to inner sidewall

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2017 29,307 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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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FT14 LBU is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FT14 LBU, 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 FT14 LBU registered?

FT14 LBU is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 April 2014.

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