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SV14 RMU

2014 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,067 mi
Last recorded138,067 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV14 RMU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 138,067 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 138,066 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 124,398 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 124,398 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 119,961 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 119,960 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Side 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Side 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 106,015 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring not located properly in upper mounting

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 106,014 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front coil spring not located properly in upper mounting

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 94,460 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 84,865 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 84,865 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 80,796 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 69,164 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 69,164 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 55,881 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 47,188 miles

Nearside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SV14 RMU is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SV14 RMU, 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 SV14 RMU registered?

SV14 RMU is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 March 2014.

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