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OV14 LZU

2014 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

128,316 mi
Last recorded128,316 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV14 LZU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 20 Jan 2026 128,316 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 122,449 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 103,604 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 79,276 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 70,794 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 63,398 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 46,646 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 36,287 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 25,194 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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OV14 LZU is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LZU, 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 LZU registered?

OV14 LZU is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 April 2014.

Is OV14 LZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV14 LZU shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OV14 LZU have outstanding finance?

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