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VX63 YAK

2014 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,480 mi
Last recorded114,480 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX63 YAK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 114,480 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2026 114,480 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 98,715 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 85,313 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 73,961 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 60,602 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 48,659 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 42,851 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR and OSR ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 32,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush starting to delaminate in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Child seats fitted to nearside and offside rear ()

Fail 15 Feb 2019 32,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush starting to delaminate in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Child seats fitted to nearside and offside rear ()

Pass 21 Feb 2018 23,365 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 13,065 miles

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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VX63 YAK is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VX63 YAK, 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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VX63 YAK is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 January 2014.

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