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AY14 XBS

2014 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

150,459 mi
Last recorded150,459 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY14 XBS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 150,459 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 150,459 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 145,002 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 139,296 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 131,620 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly out of shape 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 121,140 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 116,180 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 107,860 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 87,248 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 67,437 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 47,545 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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AY14 XBS is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XBS, 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 XBS registered?

AY14 XBS is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 March 2014.

Is AY14 XBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY14 XBS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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