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A26 RLA

2014 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

174,833 mi
Last recorded174,833 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 RLA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 174,833 miles

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 115,711 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2025 168,886 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 106,704 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 162,001 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 102,326 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 152,706 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 94,204 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 142,443 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 87,034 miles

under tray insecure not likely to become detached

Pass 8 Jul 2021 128,887 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 83,687 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 83,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 112,615 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 103,187 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 71,123 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 92,233 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 58,253 miles

both front suspension arm bushes / console bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Apr 2018 58,253 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both front suspension arm bushes / console bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2017 68,773 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 51,436 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 39,214 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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A26 RLA is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A26 RLA, 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 A26 RLA registered?

A26 RLA is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 July 2014.

Is A26 RLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A26 RLA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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