CarVerify

Free Car Check

J30 JBF

2014 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests31 (23 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate74.2%

Mileage

106,863 mi
Last recorded106,863 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 JBF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

23 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 106,863 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 95,606 miles

Offside Parking brake low effort

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Feb 2025 95,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Parking brake low effort

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Dec 2024 132,148 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 87,049 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides

Fail 2 Feb 2024 87,046 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall 225/40 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides

Pass 6 Dec 2023 125,536 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 78,891 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides

undercovers making inspection difficult

Fail 13 Feb 2023 78,881 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides

undercovers making inspection difficult

Pass 21 Nov 2022 123,572 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 123,572 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 74,087 miles

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

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

under covers making inspection difficult

Pass 8 Dec 2021 121,673 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 121,673 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 66,344 miles

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

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

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

under covers fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 2 Dec 2020 118,869 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 59,948 miles

unable to view all pads due to desigh

undercovers fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 9 Dec 2019 116,599 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 116,599 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 54,514 miles

both front tyres wearing

front pads 50% worn

n/s washer jet deteriorating

undercovers fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 5 Dec 2018 112,399 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 48,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2017 108,634 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 42,871 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 102,218 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 102,136 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs corroded

brake warning lamp on plug broken for indicator

bulb warning lamp on but all bulbs working

Pass 20 Nov 2015 87,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge (225/40x18)

engine management light on

under tray obscuring view of other components

Fail 20 Nov 2015 87,124 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge (225/40x18)

engine management light on

under tray obscuring view of other components

Pass 2 Dec 2014 74,757 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 62,806 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 50,337 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
Full Skoda Octavia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J30 JBF is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.2%.

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 J30 JBF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J30 JBF?

You can check the full history of J30 JBF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J30 JBF registered?

J30 JBF is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2014.

Is J30 JBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J30 JBF shows 31 tests with a 74.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J30 JBF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J30 JBF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.