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XX14 ZAF

2014 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,636 mi
Last recorded135,636 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX14 ZAF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 135,636 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 120,884 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 103,280 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 85,776 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 79,986 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 60,973 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jun 2020 46,261 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 42,379 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 42,379 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 34,672 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 27,960 miles

emissions not detected during test

Fail 19 Jun 2017 27,960 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

emissions not detected during test

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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XX14 ZAF is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 XX14 ZAF, 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 XX14 ZAF registered?

XX14 ZAF is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 July 2014.

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