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A30 VAG

2014 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

187,033 mi
Last recorded187,033 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA30 VAG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 187,033 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 182,670 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated osf/nsf (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both and spring assister blocks fitted (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 178,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively and disc glazed (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear coil springs have spring assister blocks fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2022 277,626 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 158,131 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 148,071 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 134,764 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 134,761 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 118,701 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 94,073 miles

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

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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A30 VAG is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 A30 VAG, 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 A30 VAG registered?

A30 VAG is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 October 2014.

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