2014 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Diesel · D16 AAF
2014 Skoda Octavia (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2014. Recorded mileage 144,971 miles. MOT valid until 04 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,971 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D16 AAF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2026
- 144,971 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D16 AAF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Skoda Octavia (D16 AAF) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
D16 AAF Mileage History
- 15/09/2023105,088 mi
- 18/09/2023105,088 mi
- 03/10/2024120,756 mi+15,668 mi
- 02/10/2025134,598 mi+13,842 mi
- 29/09/2026144,971 mi+10,373 mi
Average of roughly 13,122 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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