2014 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Diesel · J6 KDK
2014 Skoda Octavia (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2014. Recorded mileage 123,644 miles. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2014
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,644 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J6 KDK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2025
- 123,644 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J6 KDK 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 (J6 KDK) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 September 2025 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: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”.
J6 KDK Mileage History
- 08/09/2022103,954 mi
- 08/09/2022103,956 mi+2 mi
- 26/09/2023110,277 mi+6,321 mi
- 11/09/2024116,733 mi+6,456 mi
- 17/09/2025123,644 mi+6,911 mi
Average of roughly 6,509 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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