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SK14 BDY

2014 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,496 mi
Last recorded157,496 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK14 BDY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 157,496 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 147,201 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes have applied protection (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 147,176 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes have applied protection (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 136,930 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 123,204 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 110,854 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 99,470 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 99,469 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 91,713 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 81,228 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 66,016 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 52,047 miles

Nearside Rear Cut on inner side wall of tyre

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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SK14 BDY is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SK14 BDY, 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 SK14 BDY registered?

SK14 BDY is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 March 2014.

Is SK14 BDY safe to buy?

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