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R5 AWG

2014 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

150,725 mi
Last recorded150,725 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 AWG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 150,725 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 135,332 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 114,931 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 114,931 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 97,002 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2022 97,002 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 82,063 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 69,768 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 40,085 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 40,085 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 23,708 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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R5 AWG is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R5 AWG, 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 R5 AWG registered?

R5 AWG is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 March 2014.

Is R5 AWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R5 AWG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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