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WJ14 DYU

2014 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

273,282 mi
Last recorded273,282 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2023
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ14 DYU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2023 273,282 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively And rear all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 273,247 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 234,854 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 234,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in upside down (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 182,803 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 131,987 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 86,130 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 33,076 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 32,875 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 31,037 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight cracking in both rear tyre treads

Pass 17 Mar 2017 26,408 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

no metered smoke detected

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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WJ14 DYU is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WJ14 DYU, 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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WJ14 DYU is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 April 2014.

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