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DF14 ERJ

2014 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

302,025 mi
Last recorded302,025 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 302,025 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [Both] (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 May 2025 302,025 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [Both] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 252,623 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 206,783 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 206,783 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 142,273 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 121,759 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 121,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2020 113,843 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 99,785 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 85,237 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 73,779 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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DF14 ERJ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ERJ, 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 ERJ registered?

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

Is DF14 ERJ safe to buy?

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