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SW14 PDY

2014 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,556 mi
Last recorded119,556 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW14 PDY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 119,556 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 97,126 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 96,471 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 94,561 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 94,556 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 89,968 miles

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

Nearside sill & door damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2021 82,665 miles

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

Nearside Front door & sill damaged

park brake only just passed at 16 %

Pass 11 Sep 2020 75,120 miles

Nearside damage sill & door bottom

Pass 6 Aug 2019 67,969 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill and door damaged

Pass 9 Aug 2018 59,641 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill & door (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 53,347 miles

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)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 53,347 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SW14 PDY is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Black 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 SW14 PDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW14 PDY registered?

SW14 PDY is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 August 2014.

Is SW14 PDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW14 PDY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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