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DL14 LZC

2014 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,278 mi
Last recorded100,278 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL14 LZC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 100,278 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2026 100,266 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2025 89,222 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 86,558 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 86,550 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Not securing properly ,belt comes out (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm deviod of tread on edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure large bulge on inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 82,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 82,917 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted At inner brake pad. (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 75,790 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 74,930 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 74,067 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 74,065 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 66,134 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 66,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 65,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 47,365 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 29,722 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 27,689 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

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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DL14 LZC is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DL14 LZC, 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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DL14 LZC is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 May 2014.

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