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VO64 YKZ

2014 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,651 mi
Last recorded112,651 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO64 YKZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 112,651 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 112,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 103,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2025 103,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 89,695 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 89,692 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 76,800 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 76,798 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 67,258 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 59,002 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 47,627 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 38,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge, rest of tyre close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge, rest of tyre close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 27,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40x18 intermittent cracks all round edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40x18 intermittent cracks all round edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 27,273 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak excessive fluid leak at gland seal (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak excessive fluid leak at gland seal (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40x18 intermittent cracks all round edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40x18 intermittent cracks all round edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 20,980 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside

Fail 13 Sep 2017 20,980 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside

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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VO64 YKZ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VO64 YKZ, 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 VO64 YKZ registered?

VO64 YKZ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2014.

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