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LY14 TYC

2014 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,086 mi
Last recorded140,086 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY14 TYC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 140,086 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Dust cover perished. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2026 140,084 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Dust cover perished. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2025 127,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 127,238 miles

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

Front Registration plate damaged, not likely to be misread

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 116,467 miles

Front Both tyres worn on inner edges

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 103,881 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2023 103,877 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs wearing/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Thickness 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Nail protruding from inner side wall

Offside Front Tyre tread wearing on inner edge

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Upper light source not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Thickness 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 93,249 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs wearing/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin thickness 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead rim slightly damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin thickness 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 93,249 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm lowest depth 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs wearing/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin thickness 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead rim slightly damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin thickness 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 83,057 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs slightly worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread lowest depth 2.2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead rim slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread lowest depth 2.8mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Nail in tyre small nail in tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2020 77,701 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jul 2019 66,843 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jul 2018 53,395 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 41,513 miles

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

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

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

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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LY14 TYC is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LY14 TYC, 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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LY14 TYC is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 July 2014.

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