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SY14 ULF

2014 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,534 mi
Last recorded134,534 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY14 ULF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 134,534 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes swelling under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges 3 mm main tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear heat shield loose

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2024 123,189 miles

rear lower suspension arms corroded

some corrosion on front coil springs

Fail 23 Feb 2024 123,189 miles

Nearside Front Brake insecure backing plate insecure and rubbing disc and wheel (1.1.21 (c))

rear lower suspension arms corroded

some corrosion on front coil springs

Pass 11 Feb 2023 112,047 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 99,982 miles

nearside front coil spring corroded

nearside rear brake disc scored

some corrosion on rear subframe and suspension arms

Fail 15 Feb 2022 99,982 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

both rear tyres perished and splitting

nearside front coil spring corroded

nearside rear brake disc scored

some corrosion on rear subframe and suspension arms

Pass 6 Mar 2021 89,338 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 6 Mar 2021 89,338 miles

Nearside Front Brake insecure backing plate (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Brake insecure backing plate (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Mar 2020 82,917 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2019 74,880 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 64,120 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 48,272 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil very slight misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SY14 ULF is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SY14 ULF, 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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SY14 ULF is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 March 2014.

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