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VU14 MVW

2014 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

104,041 mi
Last recorded104,041 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU14 MVW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 104,041 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 101,694 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 90,876 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 77,374 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 65,094 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 54,997 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 46,914 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 38,401 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 30,293 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 30,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 22,980 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre side wall has slight cut

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 MVW is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel 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 VU14 MVW, 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

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What year was VU14 MVW registered?

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

Is VU14 MVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU14 MVW 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.

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