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DY14 LPA

2014 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,287 mi
Last recorded95,287 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY14 LPA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 95,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 91,933 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 88,426 miles

Emissions too clean for a reading

Pass 10 Nov 2022 81,775 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 81,772 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, deformed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 73,514 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Stiff to operate (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 64,128 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 60,006 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2020 60,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Around repair patch (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 49,803 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides have a light misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth 3.0mm, Tyre has perish cracks and starting to deform. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth 3.0mm, Tyre has perish cracks and starting to deform. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 39,037 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 28,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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DY14 LPA is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DY14 LPA, 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 DY14 LPA registered?

DY14 LPA is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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