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PN14 VLC

2014 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests27 (24 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

260,592 mi
Last recorded260,592 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN14 VLC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

24 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 260,592 miles

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 255,742 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 253,084 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 244,294 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 234,733 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 224,399 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 224,399 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 216,170 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 203,726 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 195,881 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 188,437 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 175,573 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 162,597 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 146,166 miles

SLIGHT MISTING OF OIL FROM O/S/FRONT SHOCKABSORBER

Pass 7 Jun 2018 129,386 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 129,279 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 112,332 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 112,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2017 95,528 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 87,780 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 87,749 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 82,065 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Jun 2016 66,555 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 49,515 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 34,082 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 13,787 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 34 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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PN14 VLC is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PN14 VLC, 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 PN14 VLC registered?

PN14 VLC is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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