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SL08 USX

2014 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,887 mi
Last recorded108,887 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 USX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 108,887 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 100,930 miles

various underside corroding

various undertrays fitted

Fail 29 May 2025 100,930 miles

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

various underside corroding

various undertrays fitted

Pass 31 May 2024 93,985 miles

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

various undertrays fitted obscuring mechanical components

Fail 30 May 2024 93,985 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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

various undertrays fitted obscuring mechanical components

Pass 24 May 2023 86,789 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2022 81,331 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 81,336 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 74,425 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 69,657 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 60,429 miles

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

under vehicle covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Jun 2018 49,938 miles

Nearside 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))

under vehicle covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Jun 2017 39,844 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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SL08 USX is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Blue 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 SL08 USX, 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 SL08 USX registered?

SL08 USX is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 May 2014.

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