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OV14 XRF

2014 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

136,788 mi
Last recorded136,788 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV14 XRF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 136,788 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 128,163 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 122,992 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking and Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking and Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 9 May 2024 122,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking and Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and Perished 205/55/16 gyear dot 4420 3.3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking and Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 May 2023 114,292 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 106,805 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 May 2022 106,805 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2021 94,363 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both - rear bushes unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 89,844 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 78,915 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 65,571 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 52,310 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 52,310 miles

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

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 XRF is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc 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 XRF, 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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OV14 XRF is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 May 2014.

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