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SP14 PTX

2014 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

172,712 mi
Last recorded172,712 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP14 PTX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 172,712 miles

Central Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn NS and OS rear axle bushes cracking / delaminating from central bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tyre undulating along inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tyre undulating along inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 172,712 miles

Central Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn NS and OS rear axle bushes cracking / delaminating from central bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tyre undulating along inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly installed (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tyre undulating along inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 158,785 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 158,785 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. Bulb incorrectly installed (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 142,334 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 128,135 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 113,816 miles

Nearside Rear 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 12 Aug 2021 98,068 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 86,945 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 76,744 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 63,593 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 49,250 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak top of engine

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 PTX is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc 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 SP14 PTX, 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 PTX registered?

SP14 PTX is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 March 2014.

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