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VX14 OVK

2014 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,884 mi
Last recorded122,884 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX14 OVK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 122,884 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026 122,877 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 111,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/45R17 91W Good Year (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/45R17 91W Good Year (5.2.3 (e))

back box heat shield lose

Pass 2 Mar 2024 98,125 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 82,557 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 71,971 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 61,233 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 54,020 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 54,020 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge + 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 41,471 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 29,342 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 20,250 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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VX14 OVK is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VX14 OVK, 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 VX14 OVK registered?

VX14 OVK is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 March 2014.

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