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R25 KAV

2014 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,811 mi
Last recorded137,811 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR25 KAV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 137,811 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 137,808 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2025 74,339 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 126,107 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 64,578 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Mar 2024 116,229 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 116,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 53,768 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 104,407 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 104,407 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2022 42,133 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 30,766 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 90,716 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 90,716 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 80,106 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 71,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 58,136 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 47,557 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Belt NOT Tested

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Belt NOT Tested

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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R25 KAV is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R25 KAV, 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 R25 KAV registered?

R25 KAV is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2014.

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