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2014 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Diesel · AP57 ABP

AP57 ABP

2014 Skoda Octavia (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Mar 2014. Recorded mileage 107,745 miles. MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.

Make & Model
SKODA OCTAVIA
Year / Origin
2014 · Norwich
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 12 Feb 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
Recorded Mileage
107,745 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 12 Feb 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Aug 2027
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2014
Engine
1968cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness, showing a stable maintenance trend over the last several years. The most recent inspection conducted in September 2025 at 134,346 miles resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a streak of clean passes in 2024, 2023, and 2022, indicating that the vehicle has been maintained to a consistent standard. The mileage pattern is consistent with a typical low-use vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 8,400 miles per annum. Between September 2022 and September 2025, the car covered 17,056 miles, suggesting regular use rather than long periods of stagnation. The only anomaly in the history occurred in September 2022 at 117,288 miles, where the vehicle failed just five days before a successful retest. This suggests a minor mechanical or equipment issue that was immediately rectified without becoming a recurring problem. Despite the clean MOT records, a buyer should still perform a physical inspection of components prone to age-related wear on a sixteen-year-old Octavia. Focus on the structural integrity for corrosion on the sills and rear subframe, as MOT tests only identify structural rot once it reaches a dangerous threshold. Examine the rubber suspension bushes and coil springs for cracking or tearing, as these often degrade before they are flagged as a test failure.
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AP57 ABP Key Findings

  • 11 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2026
  • 107,745 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)

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AP57 ABP MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 Oct 2026, 01:42
MOT Analysis

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11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Skoda Octavia (AP57 ABP) between March 2017 and February 2026.

The record contains 10 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 13 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.

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AP57 ABP Mileage History

  1. 22/03/201735,923 mi
  2. 13/02/201845,589 mi+9,666 mi
  3. 01/02/201951,638 mi+6,049 mi
  4. 04/02/202057,698 mi+6,060 mi
  5. 01/02/202160,881 mi+3,183 mi
  6. 04/02/202265,613 mi+4,732 mi
  7. 03/02/202371,183 mi+5,570 mi
  8. 09/02/202487,248 mi+16,065 mi
  9. 23/01/2025101,130 mi+13,882 mi
  10. 10/02/2026107,738 mi+6,608 mi
  11. 13/02/2026107,745 mi+7 mi

Average of roughly 8,071 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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88
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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