2014 Skoda Octavia · 57,755 MOT tests
2014 Skoda Octavia reliability
2014 Skoda Octavias fail 21.7% of first MOT tests, 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 21 Octavia years (57,755 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Octavias: 24.7%)
- 21.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Octavias: 24.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 28% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 94,844
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 57,755
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- 2015 cars: 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 52% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Skoda Octavia
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.9%
- Lights and electrics6.9%
- Suspension4.9%
- Brakes4.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.1%
- Body, chassis and structure0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 2.24%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.8%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.77%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.67%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.64%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.14%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.26%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (12.52%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.68%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.43%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.9%)
Other years
Every Skoda Octavia year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Skoda Octavia reliable?
2014 Skoda Octavias fail 21.7% of first MOT tests, 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 21 Octavia years (57,755 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Skoda Octavia MOT?
Most often headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect (2.24% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.8% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.77% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Skoda Octavia have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Skoda Octavia shows 94,844 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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