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DK14 OVG

2014 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,135 mi
Last recorded147,135 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK14 OVG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 147,135 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 130,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 19 Aug 2024 117,408 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 117,384 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 101,075 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2023 100,641 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 89,291 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2022 89,291 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 80,376 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 75,763 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 65,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 May 2019 65,813 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 55,951 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside & nearside (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 May 2017 42,234 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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DK14 OVG 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 DK14 OVG, 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 DK14 OVG registered?

DK14 OVG is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 May 2014.

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