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VU14 MUA

2014 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

175,422 mi
Last recorded175,422 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU14 MUA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 175,422 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 162,051 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 161,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 148,075 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 147,965 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 130,884 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

T.P.M.S Indicates low pressure nearside rear

cooling fan runs constant

plastic covers in the engine bay and vehicle underside

Pass 31 Oct 2021 114,693 miles

T.P.M.S Indicates low tyre pressure rear left

plastic covers in the engine bay and vehicle underside

radiator cooling fan running constant

Fail 31 Oct 2021 114,693 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% nearside at 300kg whilst offside is at 100kg (65%) (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

T.P.M.S Indicates low tyre pressure rear left

plastic covers in the engine bay and vehicle underside

radiator cooling fan running constant

Pass 20 Oct 2020 97,734 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 36,486 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure exhaust middle pipe snapped (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust heat shield loses

Fail 28 Aug 2020 97,711 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 83,779 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))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 83,779 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 69,752 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))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 69,752 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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 5 Oct 2017 34,454 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 34,453 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 30,867 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber misting oil

Offside Front Shock absorber misting oil

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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VU14 MUA is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VU14 MUA, 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 VU14 MUA registered?

VU14 MUA is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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