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MB06 SJB

2014 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,931 mi
Last recorded128,931 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB06 SJB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 128,931 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear heat shield Slightly loose

Fail 5 Jan 2026 128,930 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear heat shield Slightly loose

Pass 4 Jan 2025 116,118 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 103,660 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))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 91,624 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 91,620 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 80,441 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 70,953 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 70,873 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2020 62,983 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 52,233 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 39,351 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres showing signs of cracking outer walls

Fail 9 Jan 2018 39,351 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres showing signs of cracking outer walls

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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MB06 SJB is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MB06 SJB, 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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MB06 SJB is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 August 2014.

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