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N26 PSB

2014 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

60,453 mi
Last recorded60,453 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN26 PSB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 60,453 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2026 132,695 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 55,895 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 125,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 22540R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing loose cover (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 52,257 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 52,221 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 116,234 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Fog lense broken

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

Oil leak but not excessive

Fail 9 Feb 2024 116,234 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Fog lense broken

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

Oil leak but not excessive

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 49,250 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 105,744 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 46,553 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 46,553 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 17 Feb 2022 94,680 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 44,868 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 44,868 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Feb 2021 80,694 miles

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2020 43,778 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 43,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2020 70,200 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 68,438 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 38,283 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 57,722 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 33,448 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 50,221 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 26,388 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 43,825 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2015 35,107 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 24,516 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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N26 PSB is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 N26 PSB, 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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N26 PSB is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 May 2014.

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