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MA14 FML

2014 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

293,431 mi
Last recorded293,431 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA14 FML
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 293,431 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 278,825 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 264,113 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 264,077 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 248,794 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 232,316 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 216,490 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 197,742 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 179,221 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 167,260 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 156,309 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 148,087 miles

D.S.M NOT TRIGGERED

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 Jul 2019 127,058 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 Jan 2019 110,211 miles

DSM NOT TRIGGERED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE IS HEAVILY WORN ON INNER SHOULDER (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE IS HEAVILY WORN ON INNER (5.2.3 (e))

TAXI PLATE IN ZONE B

Pass 19 Jul 2018 89,258 miles

DSM NOT TRIGGERED

Pass 17 Jan 2018 70,614 miles

D.S.M NOT TRIGGERED

Items removed from driver's view prior to test SAT NAV REMOVED FROM DRIVERS VIEW ()

Pass 7 Sep 2017 56,142 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 51,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edges (4.1.E.1)

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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MA14 FML is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 MA14 FML, 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 MA14 FML registered?

MA14 FML is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 March 2014.

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The MOT history for MA14 FML shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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