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OV14 CMZ

2014 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,175 mi
Last recorded130,175 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV14 CMZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 130,175 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 122,416 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 122,204 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML light on the dash on time of test (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake flued low on the mini

coolant low on the mini

Pass 22 Feb 2024 112,620 miles

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

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

undertrays preventing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 10 Aug 2022 99,765 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 91,138 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 91,138 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 83,763 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 78,863 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 63,292 miles

Inspection Due warning on.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads appear 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 44,569 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 41,513 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 31 Mar 2017 41,513 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front tyres wearing on edges

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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OV14 CMZ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OV14 CMZ, 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 OV14 CMZ registered?

OV14 CMZ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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