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DF14 ERK

2014 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,479 mi
Last recorded153,479 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 153,479 miles

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

oil low

Fail 26 Jun 2026 153,479 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

oil low

Pass 4 Jul 2025 145,260 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 137,635 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 131,288 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 131,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 124,972 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 124,969 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 117,907 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre band signs of wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 112,044 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 106,352 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 99,088 miles

o/s/r tyre 2.5mm

Fail 6 Jun 2018 99,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

o/s/r tyre 2.5mm

Pass 22 Jun 2017 86,665 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 ERK is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ERK, 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 ERK registered?

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

Is DF14 ERK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF14 ERK shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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