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AK63 YSZ

2014 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

221,169 mi
Last recorded221,169 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK63 YSZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 221,169 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 221,169 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 189,649 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2024 189,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 160,179 miles

Offside Front Brake disc back plate missing

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

Rear tyres worn on edges and slightly perished

Fail 17 Feb 2023 160,167 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc back plate missing

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

Rear tyres worn on edges and slightly perished

Pass 20 Oct 2021 132,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVY OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Oct 2021 132,234 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVY OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jan 2019 72,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 49,502 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 35,100 miles

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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AK63 YSZ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AK63 YSZ, 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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AK63 YSZ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 February 2014.

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