2014 Skoda Octavia 1.6L Diesel · DA14 BYT
2014 Skoda Octavia (1.6L, diesel). First registered 09 May 2014. Recorded mileage 156,311 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,311 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DA14 BYT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/06/2026
- 156,311 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DA14 BYT 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 (DA14 BYT) between April 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
DA14 BYT Mileage History
- 14/04/2022103,640 mi
- 08/06/2023108,830 mi+5,190 mi
- 12/06/2024121,213 mi+12,383 mi
- 20/05/2025139,971 mi+18,758 mi
- 15/06/2026156,311 mi+16,340 mi
Average of roughly 12,632 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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