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DF14 EPV

2014 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,001 mi
Last recorded102,001 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF14 EPV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 102,001 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 101,998 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 93,940 miles

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

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

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

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

tyre size 225 45 17

Pass 23 Jun 2021 86,700 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 82,860 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 78,247 miles

under-tray & engine cover hinder view to some testable items

Fail 10 Jul 2019 78,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

under-tray & engine cover hinder view to some testable items

Fail 10 Jul 2019 78,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam AIM UNCHECKED.... ! (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under-tray & engine cover hinder view to some testable items

Pass 6 Jun 2018 61,685 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 50,369 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (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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DF14 EPV is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DF14 EPV, 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 DF14 EPV registered?

DF14 EPV is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 July 2014.

Is DF14 EPV safe to buy?

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