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TFZ 8993

2014 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

155,719 mi
Last recorded155,719 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFZ 8993
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 155,719 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 155,719 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 May 2025 152,999 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 148,830 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 138,754 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 138,754 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 136,457 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lack of use all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 134,679 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 134,600 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 129,575 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 96,605 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 96,605 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 62,309 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 29,075 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 29,075 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2017 23,822 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 25,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 8993 is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TFZ 8993, 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 8993 registered?

TFZ 8993 is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 July 2014.

Is TFZ 8993 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TFZ 8993 shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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