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MR57 COL

2014 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,263 mi
Last recorded80,263 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR57 COL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2026 80,263 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2025 78,103 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 73,796 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 73,754 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 69,846 miles

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear shocker casings corroded , both sides

Pass 11 Oct 2022 66,106 miles

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2022 66,041 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2021 63,592 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 59,447 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 49,417 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 38,624 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 26,882 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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MR57 COL is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc 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 MR57 COL, 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 MR57 COL registered?

MR57 COL is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2014.

Is MR57 COL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR57 COL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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