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DA14 VBD

2014 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

127,100 mi
Last recorded127,100 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA14 VBD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 127,100 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2025 125,500 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 119,234 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 112,416 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 105,498 miles

ENGINE UNDER TRAY FITTED ( UNDER BODY )

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Oct 2021 101,366 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 96,187 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 85,459 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 85,459 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 74,757 miles

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

brake fluid level getting low

Pass 19 May 2017 64,053 miles

engine oil leak

front brake discs and pads worn

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 VBD is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,968cc 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 VBD, 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 VBD registered?

DA14 VBD is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 May 2014.

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