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WU14 ZZL

2014 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,241 mi
Last recorded113,241 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU14 ZZL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 113,241 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 104,846 miles

General underside corrosion.

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 104,844 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

General underside corrosion.

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 97,612 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 86,329 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 75,870 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 75,870 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

ALL TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test MIRROR

Pass 25 Jun 2021 69,262 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both fronts. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage not exposing cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 65,358 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 6 Jul 2020 65,358 miles

Offside 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))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing slightly. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 55,364 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 40,030 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 33,903 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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WU14 ZZL is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 WU14 ZZL, 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 WU14 ZZL registered?

WU14 ZZL is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 April 2014.

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