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OV14 XLR

2014 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,532 mi
Last recorded109,532 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV14 XLR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 109,532 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 100,232 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 100,232 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 88,188 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 77,468 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 77,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 67,290 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 59,534 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cord and outer side wall has damage 225/45R17 91W dot 3918 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 59,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer side wall has deep cut to cord 225/45R17 91Y dot 2419 Bridgestone (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cord and outer side wall has damage 225/45R17 91W dot 3918 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 47,047 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside rear and Offside rear ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 47,047 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside rear and Offside rear ()

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 39,442 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 35,292 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 XLR is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XLR, 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 XLR registered?

OV14 XLR is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 July 2014.

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