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WD14 ZSL

2014 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,534 mi
Last recorded132,534 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD14 ZSL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 132,534 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2026 132,533 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2025 121,173 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Ball joint gaiters perishing

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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Pass 13 May 2024 110,222 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint gaiters perishing

Rear Tyres starting to perish

Shields

Pass 10 May 2023 100,112 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 89,737 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 89,737 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 80,093 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 76,061 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 56,864 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 56,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 35,413 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 32,460 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 25,311 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge close to legal limit. (4.1.E.1)

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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WD14 ZSL is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WD14 ZSL, 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 WD14 ZSL registered?

WD14 ZSL is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 April 2014.

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