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VF14 BVZ

2014 Skoda Octavia

Brown Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,656 mi
Last recorded83,656 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF14 BVZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 83,656 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2026 75,902 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 72,582 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 64,800 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 64,760 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 64,339 miles

both rear tyres slight tread lift

n/s/f shock damp

Fail 4 Aug 2023 64,339 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing two wheel nuts missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect np beam pattern bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

both rear tyres slight tread lift

n/s/f shock damp

Pass 5 Aug 2022 55,395 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

UNDERTRAY FITTED

Fail 5 Aug 2022 55,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

TPMS LIGHT ON

UNDERTRAY FITTED

Pass 27 Jul 2021 47,284 miles

Nearside Front 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))

front discs worn

Fail 27 Jul 2021 47,284 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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))

front discs worn

Pass 4 Aug 2020 42,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 42,878 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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 1 Aug 2019 36,405 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 28,736 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 22,931 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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VF14 BVZ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Brown with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VF14 BVZ, 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 VF14 BVZ registered?

VF14 BVZ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 August 2014.

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