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AY14 VWB

2014 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,434 mi
Last recorded111,434 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY14 VWB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 111,434 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage screen offside lower and central area's (borderline advise replacement (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside spring lower coils corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 105,769 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view central and offside lower area's (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 105,764 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view central and offside lower area's (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 99,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view offside lower and central/nearside area's (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 99,419 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view offside lower and central/nearside area's (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 92,280 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 81,785 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 81,785 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut reaching ply/cords inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight tightness/drag noticed when wheel turned by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 73,350 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 70,266 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 67,688 miles

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

Rear wiper blade deteriorated/split

coolant level on min mark

Fail 26 Mar 2019 67,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut/slice inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear wiper blade deteriorated/split

coolant level on min mark

Pass 16 Mar 2018 61,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking between tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2017 50,297 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Items removed from front windscreen prior to MOT

Nearside Front child seat fitted (seat belt not inspected)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted (seat belt not inspected)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracked and perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AY14 VWB is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AY14 VWB, 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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What year was AY14 VWB registered?

AY14 VWB is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 March 2014.

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