2014 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Diesel · NV14 UOW
2014 Skoda Octavia (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2014. Recorded mileage 79,475 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,475 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NV14 UOW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2026
- 79,475 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
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NV14 UOW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Skoda Octavia (NV14 UOW) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 July 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: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
NV14 UOW Mileage History
- 18/07/202359,754 mi
- 19/07/202466,410 mi+6,656 mi
- 15/07/202572,947 mi+6,537 mi
- 16/07/202572,947 mi
- 16/07/202679,475 mi+6,528 mi
Average of roughly 6,584 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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