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SX14 BBJ

2014 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,898 mi
Last recorded102,898 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX14 BBJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 102,898 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle and front subframe corrosions (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2025 102,898 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle and front subframe corrosions (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 93,113 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 84,730 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank straps corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 84,730 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank straps corroded

Offside Front Foglamp inop

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 76,379 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 76,379 miles

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

Offside Rear brake backplate corroded/insecure

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 16 Nov 2021 64,983 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 64,983 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 56,955 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside( slightly perished) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 56,955 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside( slightly perished) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Jun 2019 44,009 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 26 Jun 2018 34,086 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 24,332 miles

Offside Rear slight brake bind

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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SX14 BBJ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SX14 BBJ, 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 SX14 BBJ registered?

SX14 BBJ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 June 2014.

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