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A1 VAE

2014 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,884 mi
Last recorded95,884 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 VAE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 95,884 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 86,375 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 74,493 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 66,855 miles

under tray cover fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2022 56,769 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2022 56,769 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2021 51,819 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2020 45,880 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 45,880 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 38,402 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))

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2018 30,344 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2017 22,974 miles

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

Under-trays fitted.

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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A1 VAE is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol 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 A1 VAE, 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 A1 VAE registered?

A1 VAE is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 February 2014.

Is A1 VAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 VAE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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