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DE14 KUV

2014 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

139,796 mi
Last recorded139,796 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE14 KUV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2026 139,796 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2026 139,791 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to condition of tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2025 125,346 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 121,223 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 109,633 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 100,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.0MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.0MM & Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 92,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 84,837 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 79,889 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 68,451 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 56,628 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 56,628 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 May 2017 43,886 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 43,885 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 25 mm crack (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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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DE14 KUV is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DE14 KUV, 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 DE14 KUV registered?

DE14 KUV is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 May 2014.

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