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LM14 YDL

2014 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,937 mi
Last recorded82,937 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM14 YDL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 82,937 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 70,053 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 70,053 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 65,884 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 60,646 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 60,643 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2022 57,823 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 53,408 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 46,001 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 46,001 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2019 40,427 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 40,426 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also has a nail and worn inner edse (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 31,689 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 31,689 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 20 May 2017 23,790 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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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LM14 YDL is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LM14 YDL, 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 LM14 YDL registered?

LM14 YDL is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 April 2014.

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