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Y16 SKL

2014 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,071 mi
Last recorded144,071 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY16 SKL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 144,071 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly both rear (1.3.1 (c))

rattle from rear sounds like exhaust

Pass 13 May 2025 137,766 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 131,688 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 May 2024 131,297 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 May 2023 123,615 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 115,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc's been red hot

Nearside Rear wheel stiff to rotate by hand

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

Fail 17 May 2022 115,339 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc's been red hot

Nearside Rear wheel stiff to rotate by hand

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

Pass 13 May 2021 107,896 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock absorber casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 May 2020 104,135 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 92,604 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 92,604 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 79,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2017 64,789 miles

Front wiper blades smearing slightly

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 May 2017 64,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed kerb damage to cord on outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished to wires on tread also below 1.6mm on outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

Front wiper blades smearing slightly

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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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Y16 SKL is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y16 SKL, 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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Y16 SKL is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 May 2014.

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