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SM14 VTE

2014 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,867 mi
Last recorded112,867 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM14 VTE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 112,867 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody undersealed

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2025 106,988 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN AND PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPOMEMT'S CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 106,981 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly SLIGHT BIND (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly SLIGHT BIND (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN AND PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPOMEMT'S CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 102,036 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Front pads incorrectly fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2024 102,036 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Front pads incorrectly fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2023 94,156 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 94,155 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted lining seperated (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 86,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 86,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 78,847 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 67,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 53,502 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))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 40,091 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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SM14 VTE is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SM14 VTE, 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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SM14 VTE is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 July 2014.

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