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J5 OVT

2014 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

168,060 mi
Last recorded168,060 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 OVT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2025 168,060 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2025 168,060 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 163,024 miles

Offside Rear brake light cluster damaged

exhaust emitting black smoke when in motion

Fail 27 Sep 2024 163,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear brake light cluster damaged

exhaust emitting black smoke when in motion

Pass 16 Sep 2023 158,082 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 156,783 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 151,223 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 147,464 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 141,173 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 106,654 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 74,178 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2017 40,375 miles

engine and underbelly covers fitted obscuring some components

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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J5 OVT is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 2,000cc 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 J5 OVT, 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 J5 OVT registered?

J5 OVT is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 November 2014.

Is J5 OVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 OVT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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