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DE14 NZW

2014 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,070 mi
Last recorded142,070 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE14 NZW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 142,070 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 129,097 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 121,107 miles

Offside Rear slight damage to lens

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

engine covers and underbody trays fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 27 Jun 2023 108,264 miles

Front both tyres wearing inner edges

Offside Rear slight damage to lamp unit no sharp edges

engine covers and underbody trays fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Fail 27 Jun 2023 108,264 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front both tyres wearing inner edges

Offside Rear slight damage to lamp unit no sharp edges

engine covers and underbody trays fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 1 Jul 2022 96,652 miles

engine covers and underbody trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 1 Jul 2022 96,652 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine covers and underbody trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 6 Jul 2021 89,702 miles

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

under body trays fitted obscuring some testable

Pass 6 Jul 2020 85,536 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 85,536 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 72,086 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 16 May 2019 72,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 24 May 2018 56,514 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2018 56,514 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 41,515 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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 NZW is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NZW, 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 NZW registered?

DE14 NZW is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 April 2014.

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