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VR55 ZAC

2014 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

103,470 mi
Last recorded103,470 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVR55 ZAC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 103,470 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 91,510 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 84,903 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 82,398 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 77,485 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 68,696 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 68,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 62,129 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 56,737 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 48,623 miles

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

both rear tyres have uneven wear at inside shoulders

Pass 28 Mar 2017 37,442 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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VR55 ZAC is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VR55 ZAC, 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

How do I check the history of VR55 ZAC?

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What year was VR55 ZAC registered?

VR55 ZAC is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 April 2014.

Is VR55 ZAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VR55 ZAC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VR55 ZAC have outstanding finance?

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