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FL14 YYN

2014 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

278,588 mi
Last recorded278,588 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL14 YYN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 278,588 miles

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

both rear shock absorbers outer casing corroding

Fail 24 Mar 2026 278,588 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear shock absorbers outer casing corroding

Pass 18 Mar 2025 268,166 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 258,469 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 258,469 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2023 247,761 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 233,534 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 213,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 196,790 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 166,550 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Mar 2019 166,550 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2018 143,165 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 110,486 miles

Coolant level low

Front brake pads 70% worn

Rear pads 70% worn

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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FL14 YYN is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 FL14 YYN, 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 FL14 YYN registered?

FL14 YYN is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 April 2014.

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