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DA14 CXM

2014 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

188,312 mi
Last recorded188,312 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA14 CXM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 188,312 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small tear, still prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 188,312 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small tear, still prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 160,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen under paint (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 131,540 miles

coolant reservoir empty

Pass 25 Jan 2023 104,451 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 72,425 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 72,425 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 46,015 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2021 46,014 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 40,019 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 26,969 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 16,557 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 7,520 miles

Engine cover and undershields fitted obscuring view of some testable items.

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 CXM is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 CXM, 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 CXM registered?

DA14 CXM is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 May 2014.

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