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B15 DMC

2014 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,229 mi
Last recorded132,229 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 DMC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 132,229 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2025 120,861 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 107,533 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 96,227 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 96,227 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 84,979 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 74,117 miles

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

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

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Fail 27 Apr 2021 74,117 miles

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

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

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 63,103 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 50,440 miles

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

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

emission too clean

Pass 19 Mar 2018 41,147 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES LOW TREAD

Pass 13 Mar 2017 32,197 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (3.5.1i)

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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B15 DMC is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B15 DMC, 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 B15 DMC registered?

B15 DMC is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 March 2014.

Is B15 DMC safe to buy?

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