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PJ14 VCD

2014 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

244,333 mi
Last recorded244,333 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ14 VCD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 244,333 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 244,327 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2022 233,671 miles

oil leak... rear back plates corroded... osf tyre edges worn

Pass 24 Feb 2022 221,021 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 209,314 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 209,299 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

osr tyre outer edge worn

Pass 8 Feb 2021 189,131 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 189,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 174,317 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 160,156 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 142,223 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 127,375 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 108,615 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 91,073 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit OS and NS are on the limit and should be changed immediately (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2017 75,496 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 75,247 miles

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

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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PJ14 VCD is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PJ14 VCD, 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 PJ14 VCD registered?

PJ14 VCD is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 July 2014.

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