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DA14 VBJ

2014 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

205,167 mi
Last recorded205,167 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA14 VBJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2026 205,167 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges + 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear lamp damaged - not affecting light output

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 195,959 miles

Nearside Rear lamp damaged - not affecting light output

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 May 2024 186,346 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 176,435 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2022 163,750 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated DOUGHNUT (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 148,904 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 125,029 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 99,091 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 60,713 miles

Nearside Front TYRE OUTER WALL DAMAGED

Pass 5 Jun 2017 37,036 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 VBJ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VBJ, 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 VBJ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 June 2014.

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