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PY14 APV

2014 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

94,192 mi
Last recorded94,192 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY14 APV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 94,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 88,021 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 80,700 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 74,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.6 mm and worn slightly uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 74,752 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.6 mm and worn slightly uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 67,937 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 60,613 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 55,865 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 47,385 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear brakes binding slighty (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 39,169 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 28,300 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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PY14 APV is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Red 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 PY14 APV, 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 PY14 APV registered?

PY14 APV is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2014.

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The MOT history for PY14 APV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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