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HJ14 YTH

2014 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

54,948 mi
Last recorded54,948 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ14 YTH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 54,948 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 54,948 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 52,147 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 52,147 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 48,562 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 48,562 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 44,422 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 44,422 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 40,913 miles

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

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 38,110 miles

All four tyres are showing signs of age/cracking.

Pass 4 Jun 2019 30,237 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 23,575 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 23,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 18,063 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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HJ14 YTH is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HJ14 YTH, 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 HJ14 YTH registered?

HJ14 YTH is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 May 2014.

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