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SF14 VGJ

2014 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

230,818 mi
Last recorded230,818 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF14 VGJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 230,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 204,947 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 204,947 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 167,620 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 167,620 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 131,874 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 60,743 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

nsf headlight slifght ply

Pass 25 Feb 2017 55,328 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all shocks have a misting of oil

damage to nearside bodywork

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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SF14 VGJ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SF14 VGJ, 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 SF14 VGJ registered?

SF14 VGJ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 March 2014.

Is SF14 VGJ safe to buy?

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