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PK14 AKJ

2014 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,722 mi
Last recorded51,722 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK14 AKJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 51,722 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2025 50,423 miles

Coolant leak

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 50,416 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Coolant leak

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 48,537 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 48,537 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 46,447 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 41,730 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 38,647 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 38,647 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 36,363 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 34,599 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 31,191 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 31,191 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 22,465 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 22,465 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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PK14 AKJ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PK14 AKJ, 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 PK14 AKJ registered?

PK14 AKJ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 April 2014.

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