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DF14 LOJ

2014 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

207,942 mi
Last recorded207,942 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF14 LOJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 207,942 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2026 207,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 191,914 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 191,914 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing Both sides (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 171,951 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 157,502 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 141,195 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 125,671 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seatbelts ()

Pass 3 Jan 2020 110,813 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 110,811 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 104,107 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 95,112 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 78,581 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 78,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 LOJ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Silver 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 LOJ, 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 LOJ registered?

DF14 LOJ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 July 2014.

Is DF14 LOJ safe to buy?

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