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SF14 VRT

2014 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,935 mi
Last recorded81,935 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF14 VRT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 81,935 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 81,935 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both reart (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 76,082 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 76,079 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2024 71,716 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 65,919 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 65,919 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn burnt red and worn thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2022 57,217 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 52,286 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 47,805 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 47,805 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2019 40,418 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, badly perished on sidewall, 205/55/16 Michelin (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 33,043 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 27,320 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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SF14 VRT is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VRT, 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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SF14 VRT is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 March 2014.

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