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LF14 VCN

2014 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,442 mi
Last recorded123,442 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF14 VCN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 123,442 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 123,442 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached Bolt insecure / nut not tightened (5.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 108,220 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 93,277 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 90,522 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 84,144 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 76,475 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 68,729 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 68,729 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 64,302 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2019 57,795 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 47,460 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 35,559 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 35,559 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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LF14 VCN is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LF14 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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What year was LF14 VCN registered?

LF14 VCN is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 March 2014.

Is LF14 VCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF14 VCN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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