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L4 PFG

2014 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

60,655 mi
Last recorded60,655 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 PFG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 60,655 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2026 60,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2025 57,035 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 54,392 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 51,079 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 47,260 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 47,260 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 43,484 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 39,895 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 35,847 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 30,168 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 30,168 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Aug 2017 23,101 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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L4 PFG is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L4 PFG, 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 L4 PFG registered?

L4 PFG is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2014.

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