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BL14 YDG

2014 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

263,791 mi
Last recorded263,791 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL14 YDG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 263,791 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 262,394 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 262,394 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 261,873 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 261,873 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 180,310 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 129,098 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 108,321 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 70,721 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 35,976 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 35,888 miles

coolant level low

oil level low

Fail 19 Jul 2017 35,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

coolant level low

oil level low

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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BL14 YDG is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BL14 YDG, 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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BL14 YDG is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 June 2014.

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