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DA14 ESG

2014 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

171,304 mi
Last recorded171,304 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA14 ESG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 171,304 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive RECOMMENDED HEALTH CHECK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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 6 Jun 2025 159,149 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 144,211 miles

Offside Front Upper Drop Link Dust Cover Damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2023 130,231 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 121,746 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 116,024 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 108,442 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 101,355 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 93,609 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 86,781 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 86,781 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 ESG is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Beige 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 ESG, 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 ESG registered?

DA14 ESG is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 April 2014.

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