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LF14 DFP

2014 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

197,097 mi
Last recorded197,097 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF14 DFP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 197,097 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 115,589 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 110,979 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 102,169 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 102,169 miles

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible dirty (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 86,199 miles

offside rear lamp damaged

Fail 23 Feb 2022 86,198 miles

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

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative nearside and offside (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside and offside front (3.5 (a))

offside rear lamp damaged

Pass 11 Feb 2021 72,797 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 72,796 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed damage outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

TPMS light on indicating a pressure is low

Pass 6 Mar 2020 64,259 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Mar 2020 64,259 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Feb 2019 53,052 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 41,784 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 29,957 miles

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

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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LF14 DFP is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc 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 LF14 DFP, 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 LF14 DFP registered?

LF14 DFP is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 March 2014.

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The MOT history for LF14 DFP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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