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MRZ 4294

2014 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

290,830 mi
Last recorded290,830 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRZ 4294
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 290,830 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 247,869 miles

Engine cover sheet fitted some obscuring components

Fail 30 Oct 2024 247,868 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Engine cover sheet fitted some obscuring components

Pass 31 Oct 2023 201,998 miles

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

Under-cover sheet fitted some obscuring components

Pass 31 Oct 2022 158,965 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 158,965 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 117,247 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 87,515 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 52,064 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 39,978 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 39,184 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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MRZ 4294 is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MRZ 4294, 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 MRZ 4294 registered?

MRZ 4294 is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 July 2014.

Is MRZ 4294 safe to buy?

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