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LV63 YYC

2014 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

157,760 mi
Last recorded157,760 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV63 YYC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 157,760 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2026 157,741 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure o/s n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 133,742 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 115,054 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 115,050 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both (4.7.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2024 106,195 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2023 98,193 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 94,661 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 94,661 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2022 85,051 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 75,758 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 66,064 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 66,064 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 55,681 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 45,600 miles

emission not detected

Pass 6 Feb 2017 35,417 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 35,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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LV63 YYC is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LV63 YYC, 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 LV63 YYC registered?

LV63 YYC is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 January 2014.

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