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HV14 FSZ

2014 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

236,522 mi
Last recorded236,522 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV14 FSZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 236,522 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2026 236,522 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 218,116 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 198,980 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 179,099 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 157,860 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 157,860 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 133,653 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 113,181 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 87,487 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 64,518 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 44,391 miles

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

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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HV14 FSZ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HV14 FSZ, 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 HV14 FSZ registered?

HV14 FSZ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 May 2014.

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