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OY14 CZB

2014 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

146,328 mi
Last recorded146,328 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY14 CZB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 146,328 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 131,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 96,687 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 69,626 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 60,687 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 60,678 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached mounting bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2021 58,580 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 45,115 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 30 Jan 2019 28,077 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 23,693 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 18,765 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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OY14 CZB is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 OY14 CZB, 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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OY14 CZB is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 March 2014.

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