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BD14 YYB

2014 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

420,305 mi
Last recorded420,305 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD14 YYB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 420,305 miles
Pass 13 May 2026 409,144 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2025 396,225 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

slight damage to n/s/r light lens

Pass 20 Aug 2025 381,632 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 374,072 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 368,590 miles

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight coolant leak (Engine) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 368,206 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 367,829 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Refitted bulb correct way up (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 352,965 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 343,053 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 336,373 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 330,629 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 305,909 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 285,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 285,575 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 285,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 259,704 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 257,542 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 256,916 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps number plate light do not work (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit battery not held in by brackets and likely to bounce about (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 245,122 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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BD14 YYB is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BD14 YYB, 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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BD14 YYB is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 August 2014.

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