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HV14 XEU

2014 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,903 mi
Last recorded123,903 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV14 XEU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 123,903 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror cover damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front side repeater lens cracked

Offside Rear reflector light lens cracked

Fail 12 Jun 2026 123,900 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror cover damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front side repeater lens cracked

Offside Rear reflector light lens cracked

Pass 13 Jun 2025 109,152 miles

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

Central Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 92,740 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 76,687 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 68,538 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 65,015 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 65,015 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 60,860 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 44,232 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 30,062 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 30,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 22,904 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 22,904 miles

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

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 XEU is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XEU, 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 XEU registered?

HV14 XEU is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 April 2014.

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