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SY14 VFJ

2014 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

161,367 mi
Last recorded161,367 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY14 VFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 161,367 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 147,768 miles

Nearside Front brake disc back plate corroded and damage

Offside Front brake disc back plate corroded and damage

Offside Rear disc back plate corroded and damage

Pass 29 Aug 2024 143,498 miles

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Nearside Front brake disc back plate (splash plate) corroded & damaged

Offside Front brake disc back plate (splash plate) corroded & damaged

Offside Rear brake disc back plate (splash plate) corroded & damaged

Fail 29 Aug 2024 143,497 miles

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

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

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Nearside Front brake disc back plate (splash plate) corroded & damaged

Offside Front brake disc back plate (splash plate) corroded & damaged

Offside Rear Outer brake pads slightly damaged

Offside Rear brake disc back plate (splash plate) corroded & damaged

TPMS light on

Pass 6 Sep 2023 122,497 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 102,128 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 102,127 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower ball joint slight play

advise fluctuation on rear service brake

advise rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2021 80,274 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 75,097 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 65,560 miles

Nearside Rear 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 3 Apr 2019 51,650 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2018 39,743 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 28,820 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 28,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SY14 VFJ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SY14 VFJ, 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 SY14 VFJ registered?

SY14 VFJ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 April 2014.

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