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DF14 JKY

2014 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

138,701 mi
Last recorded138,701 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF14 JKY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 138,701 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm+(slightly damaged/cracking or perishing) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 129,876 miles

All tyres slightly cracked and perished on edges

Both rear brakes slightly binding

Nearside front wheel rim slightly distorted on inner edge

Offside rear inner brake pad wearing low

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2024 123,359 miles

Both side rear tyre slighty cracking on inner edge

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

Nearside front wheel rim slighty out of shape

Nearside rear wheel slight bind when turned by hand

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 117,381 miles

Nearside front shock has a light misting of oil

Nearside front wheel rim slightly out of shape

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Aug 2023 117,381 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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside front shock has a light misting of oil

Nearside front tyre slightly damaged on outer side wall

Nearside front wheel rim slightly out of shape

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2022 110,937 miles

Nearside front shock has a light misting of oil

Nearside front tyre slightly damaged on outer side wall

Nearside front wheel rim slightly out of shape

Pass 29 Jul 2021 100,268 miles

**STRONG ADVICE** Both rear tyres perished, feathered on inner edge and worn close to legal limit 2mm

Nearside front shock has a light misting of oil

Nearside front tyre slightly damaged on outer side wall

Nearside front wheel rim slightly out of shape

Screw in nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Jul 2021 100,268 miles

**STRONG ADVICE** Both rear tyres perished, feathered on inner edge and worn close to legal limit 2mm

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

Nearside front shock has a light misting of oil

Nearside front tyre slightly damaged on outer side wall

Nearside front wheel rim slightly out of shape

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

Screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2020 92,363 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside front shock absorber has light misting of oil

Nearside front tyre wearing out of shape

Nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit - 2.5mm amd damaged on outer sidewall

Rear tyres feathered

Fail 30 Jul 2020 92,363 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside front shock absorber has light misting of oil

Nearside front tyre wearing out of shape

Nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit - 2.5mm amd damaged on outer sidewall

Rear tyres feathered

Pass 30 Jul 2019 77,858 miles

Both rear inner brake pads worn thin

Nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Rear brake discs in slight poor condition

Pass 6 Aug 2018 60,468 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge and worn close to legal limit - 2.5mm

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front shock absorber has slight misting of oil

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Offside front outer brake pad worn low

Rear tyres slightly feathered

Undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2017 41,103 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall cut

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 JKY is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 JKY, 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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DF14 JKY is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 August 2014.

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