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TFZ 8983

2014 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

156,581 mi
Last recorded156,581 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFZ 8983
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 156,581 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 141,669 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 117,702 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 103,024 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 103,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 87,570 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 87,570 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 72,197 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 72,197 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 54,210 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 37,485 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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TFZ 8983 is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TFZ 8983, 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 TFZ 8983 registered?

TFZ 8983 is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 August 2014.

Is TFZ 8983 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TFZ 8983 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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