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SV14 VUU

2014 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

234,474 mi
Last recorded234,474 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV14 VUU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2020 234,474 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front steel wheel fitted all others alloys

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

service due light on

Pass 9 Dec 2019 212,665 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 188,591 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 188,591 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 153,568 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 121,264 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 38,979 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 9,767 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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SV14 VUU is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VUU, 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 VUU registered?

SV14 VUU is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 March 2014.

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