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J3 VCN

2014 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

99,861 mi
Last recorded99,861 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 VCN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 99,861 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2025 93,465 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 129,272 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 129,271 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 80,654 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 121,456 miles

Under trays fitted.

Pass 1 Dec 2023 69,335 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 109,683 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 109,683 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 59,823 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 96,120 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 41,613 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 78,169 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 33,256 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 65,230 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 25,276 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 57,868 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 57,868 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2019 23,007 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 50,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 21,681 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 44,793 miles

Both rear tyres are perished and cracking

Pass 26 May 2017 20,334 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 37,458 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 32,590 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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J3 VCN is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J3 VCN, 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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J3 VCN is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 June 2014.

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