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WV14 ZYJ

2014 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

183,910 mi
Last recorded183,910 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV14 ZYJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 183,910 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 172,198 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 154,368 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 143,823 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 143,823 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 2x501 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 116,136 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 116,049 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 99,646 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 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 27 Aug 2020 95,562 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 86,997 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 73,987 miles

Offside Rear outer tyre wall has slight impact damage?

Pass 4 Sep 2017 61,793 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 58,735 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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WV14 ZYJ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WV14 ZYJ, 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 WV14 ZYJ registered?

WV14 ZYJ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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