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DE14 MPX

2014 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,962 mi
Last recorded111,962 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE14 MPX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 111,962 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 111,961 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 107,855 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2025 107,855 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shocks damp (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 104,070 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shocks damp (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres very perished on the inner walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 96,555 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 96,555 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 90,616 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 86,529 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres very low on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 84,160 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges -o/s/f worst bald

Fail 5 Jun 2020 84,160 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front tyres wearing on inner edges -o/s/f worst bald

Offside Rear wheel bearing not checked due to wheel binding

Pass 13 Jun 2019 76,846 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front- n/s/f worst (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 69,617 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight misting (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside rear tyre is wearing on its outer tread area.

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 64,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 48,231 miles

Offside Rear tyre has saw tooth wear on inner edge

Fail 6 Mar 2017 48,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear tyre has saw tooth wear on inner edge

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 MPX is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MPX, 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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DE14 MPX is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 April 2014.

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