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MK14 SJV

2014 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,347 mi
Last recorded133,347 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK14 SJV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 133,347 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside/Nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Engine covers/Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Offside front & Offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside/Nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front & Offside/Nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 133,347 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside/Nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Engine covers/Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Offside/Nearside front (4.1.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Offside front & Offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside/Nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front & Offside/Nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 125,635 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 115,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 106,011 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 95,592 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 84,276 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))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 75,309 miles

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

front brakes appear worn

Pass 19 Mar 2019 63,418 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 51,343 miles

plastic under trays fitted.

Fail 21 Mar 2018 51,343 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

plastic under trays fitted.

Pass 21 Feb 2017 38,255 miles

plastic under trays fitted.

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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MK14 SJV is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc 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 MK14 SJV, 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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MK14 SJV is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 March 2014.

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