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HT14 EMJ

2014 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,471 mi
Last recorded129,471 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT14 EMJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 129,471 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2026 129,445 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2025 105,040 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 84,004 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 65,499 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 65,497 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 62,106 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 62,106 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 49,039 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 49,039 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 41,315 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 38,447 miles

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

Undertray not fully secure engine (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 33,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 24,823 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 24,823 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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HT14 EMJ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HT14 EMJ, 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 HT14 EMJ registered?

HT14 EMJ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 August 2014.

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