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DA14 BYU

2014 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,719 mi
Last recorded131,719 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA14 BYU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 131,719 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 131,719 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 129,355 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 125,064 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 125,064 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 117,117 miles

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

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

Slight chip in windscreen

Pass 28 Jan 2022 110,669 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 95,456 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 85,136 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2019 79,151 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2018 74,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 62,730 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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DA14 BYU is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc 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 DA14 BYU, 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 DA14 BYU registered?

DA14 BYU is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 May 2014.

Is DA14 BYU safe to buy?

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