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VR54 JEM

2014 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,323 mi
Last recorded129,323 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVR54 JEM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 129,323 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 116,638 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 116,638 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 105,865 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 89,789 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 89,784 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 73,055 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 71,954 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 145,471 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 44,594 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 24,303 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 24,303 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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VR54 JEM is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VR54 JEM, 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 VR54 JEM registered?

VR54 JEM is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 October 2014.

Is VR54 JEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VR54 JEM shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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