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RFZ 3796

2014 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

173,229 mi
Last recorded173,229 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFZ 3796
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 173,229 miles

Covers fitted concealing some components .

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge worn close to limit . 225/45x17 . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 164,274 miles

Advise Full Under Body PANELS Fitted Not Allowing Inspection Of Testable Items

Fail 28 Jan 2025 164,270 miles

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

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

Advise Full Under Body PANELS Fitted Not Allowing Inspection Of Testable Items

Pass 8 Feb 2024 151,168 miles

Covers fitted concealing some components .

Pass 30 Jan 2023 142,152 miles

Advise Full Under Body Panels Fitted Not Allowing Inspection Of Testable Items

Pass 10 Feb 2022 137,898 miles

Covers fitted concealing some components .

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 129,453 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 121,725 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 121,725 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect poss bulb (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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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RFZ 3796 is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 RFZ 3796, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RFZ 3796 registered?

RFZ 3796 is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 January 2014.

Is RFZ 3796 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFZ 3796 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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