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HY14 CUU

2014 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,716 mi
Last recorded147,716 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY14 CUU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 147,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 137,350 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil damp (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 128,661 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 113,571 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 97,990 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 80,003 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 74,185 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 62,611 miles

Both front shock absorbers misted in oil

Both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Both rear tyres perishing

Engine covers/undertrays

Fail 7 Mar 2019 62,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front shock absorbers misted in oil

Both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Both rear tyres perishing

Engine covers/undertrays

Pass 8 Mar 2018 55,572 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look to be getting low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 48,488 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

Fail 3 Mar 2017 48,488 miles

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

Engine covers/undertrays

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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HY14 CUU 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 83.3%.

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 HY14 CUU, 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 HY14 CUU registered?

HY14 CUU is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 March 2014.

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