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WX14 YGL

2014 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,233 mi
Last recorded124,233 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX14 YGL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 124,233 miles

Factory Fit Undertrays and Covers in Situ at time of Test, preventing full inspection of some testable items

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed ADVISE - Early Replacement (7.1.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen Chip in Zone 'B' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 114,681 miles

Factory Fit Undertrays and Covers in Situ at time of Test, preventing full inspection of some testable items

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen Chip in Zone 'B' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 104,712 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 Wearing on INNER Shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 93,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 83,273 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 73,862 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 73,862 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 66,253 miles

front shockers damp with oil

o/s/f seatbelt frayed

Pass 8 Feb 2019 55,552 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 42,578 miles

Nearside Front Stone chip in screen just beside old tax disc.

Fail 12 Jan 2018 42,578 miles

Nearside Front Stone chip in screen just beside old tax disc.

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Old tax disc removed. (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 32,710 miles

Has a Road Tax Disc encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A'

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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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WX14 YGL is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 WX14 YGL, 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 WX14 YGL registered?

WX14 YGL is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 March 2014.

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