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SP14 OLU

2014 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,113 mi
Last recorded129,113 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP14 OLU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 129,113 miles
Fail 23 May 2026 122,412 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 121,789 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 121,762 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 106,799 miles

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

coolant low.

Pass 4 Mar 2021 93,521 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 85,776 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 73,662 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 58,933 miles

All brake discs corroded

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

Tread cracking on rear tyres

Fail 21 Feb 2018 58,933 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55 R16 (4.1.D.1b)

All brake discs corroded

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

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

Tread cracking on rear tyres

Pass 27 Feb 2017 42,799 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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SP14 OLU is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SP14 OLU, 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 SP14 OLU registered?

SP14 OLU is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 March 2014.

Is SP14 OLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP14 OLU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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