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BG14 YLD

2014 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

174,929 mi
Last recorded174,929 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG14 YLD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 174,929 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 174,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/side and o/side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 167,111 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 150,568 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 127,572 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 120,887 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear on inner sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 75,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 May 2018 75,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2017 52,864 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

crack nearside rear light cluster

Pass 5 Apr 2017 51,565 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres feathered

nearside rear light cluster damaged

Fail 5 Apr 2017 51,565 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres feathered

nearside rear light cluster damaged

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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BG14 YLD is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BG14 YLD, 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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BG14 YLD is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 May 2014.

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