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DR07 TYS

2014 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

150,216 mi
Last recorded150,216 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR07 TYS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 150,216 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 141,885 miles

nsf suspension sensor broke

rear brake dust covers corroded

rear subframe and suspension arms slight corrosion

Fail 14 Dec 2024 141,885 miles

Headlamp aim too low osf and nsf (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

nsf suspension sensor broke

rear brake dust covers corroded

rear subframe and suspension arms slight corrosion

Pass 28 Dec 2023 129,897 miles

Nearside Front suspension sensor broken

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2023 129,897 miles

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 Front suspension sensor broken

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 118,221 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2022 118,221 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 108,187 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 98,067 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

front tyres 2.5mm approx

Pass 29 May 2019 85,924 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 74,951 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly rusted on surface- advise replacement asap (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly rusted on surface- advise replacement asap (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2018 74,948 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly rusted on surface- advise replacement asap (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly rusted on surface- advise replacement asap (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 66,099 miles

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 66,099 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

amber brake warning lamp on dash board

brake fluid low

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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DR07 TYS is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DR07 TYS, 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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DR07 TYS is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 July 2014.

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