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HJ14 VDD

2014 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,054 mi
Last recorded81,054 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ14 VDD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 81,054 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 81,054 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 9 Dec 2024 70,634 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 60,536 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 53,265 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 53,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + cracked/perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 48,507 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 47,490 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 42,317 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 42,317 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 33,891 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 25,565 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 17,503 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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HJ14 VDD is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,395cc petrol 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 HJ14 VDD, 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 HJ14 VDD registered?

HJ14 VDD is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2014.

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The MOT history for HJ14 VDD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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