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SA14 EOJ

2014 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

129,747 mi
Last recorded129,747 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA14 EOJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 129,747 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 129,746 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2025 120,483 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))

Covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing with deep splits 2020 y o m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off smooth on inside edge. Dangerous Condition (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing 2021 y o m (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2024 110,804 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 May 2024 110,775 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not seated correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 95,759 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays/Engine covers obscuring testable items

Fail 20 May 2023 95,759 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays/Engine covers obscuring testable items

Pass 18 May 2022 79,224 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre close too outside edge ()

Spare tyre defective pressure low/soft ()

Under trays/covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

Pass 11 May 2021 64,408 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing 2018 y o m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, amber warning lamp indicating fault

Under trays/covers obscuring testable components

Pass 22 May 2020 54,808 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated release cable broken/damaged unable too open bonnet (3.1 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old 2014 y o m (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close too wear indicators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System amber warning lamp on

Under trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes & fuel lines

Pass 23 May 2019 41,311 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80-85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes & fuel lines

Pass 24 May 2018 27,274 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 May 2017 15,503 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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SA14 EOJ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 SA14 EOJ, 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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SA14 EOJ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 May 2014.

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