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VA14 EGJ

2014 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

187,481 mi
Last recorded187,481 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA14 EGJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 187,481 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 181,946 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 167,584 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 151,257 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 150,949 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2021 134,342 miles

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

brake pad warning on brakes in good condtion possible sensor fault

drl inop offside

Fail 5 Nov 2021 134,342 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

brake pad warning on brakes in good condtion possible sensor fault

drl inop offside

Pass 4 Nov 2020 124,774 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 110,510 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 100,493 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2017 100,467 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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VA14 EGJ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VA14 EGJ, 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 VA14 EGJ registered?

VA14 EGJ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 July 2014.

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