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A3 MHP

2014 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests28 (25 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate89.3%

Mileage

117,083 mi
Last recorded117,083 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 MHP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

25 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 117,083 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 152,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 109,457 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 109,457 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 149,985 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 104,694 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 104,694 miles

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 147,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 97,320 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 142,325 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 88,493 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 139,264 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 80,763 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 137,376 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 72,647 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2019 132,893 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 63,327 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 127,859 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 53,237 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2017 123,565 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front and rear tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear upper side light not working

rear wiper split

Pass 18 Mar 2016 116,555 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 110,480 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 102,655 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 102,655 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 89,604 miles

front suspension strut gaiters split

small cuts in rear tyres

Pass 31 Aug 2012 73,842 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 59,451 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 46,569 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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A3 MHP is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.3%.

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 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 A3 MHP, 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 A3 MHP registered?

A3 MHP is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2014.

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