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DA14 BZB

2014 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

169,721 mi
Last recorded169,721 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA14 BZB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 169,721 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 165,533 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 159,861 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 153,990 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 136,049 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 115,747 miles

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

front brake discs starting to wear

rear brake discs starting to wear

Pass 19 Mar 2020 99,187 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 64,256 miles

Front pads low

full length under trays fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2019 64,256 miles

Front pads low

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

full length under trays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2018 37,003 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges excessively.

Pass 21 Mar 2017 20,840 miles

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 BZB is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BZB, 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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DA14 BZB is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 May 2014.

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