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Y3 MLF

2014 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1362cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

86,847 mi
Last recorded86,847 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY3 MLF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,362cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 86,847 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S Rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 115,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

general under body and suspension corrosion

Fail 18 Sep 2025 115,426 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

general under body and suspension corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2025 79,419 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 104,320 miles

Fuel pipe chafing Pipes from fuel filter to engine (6.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 104,110 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe chafing Pipes from fuel filter to engine (6.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 69,835 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 69,820 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 95,086 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))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 95,086 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))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 56,499 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 86,368 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 86,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 48,903 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 75,785 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

plastic covers over floors and engine

Pass 26 Mar 2021 42,577 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 66,181 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 37,413 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 57,507 miles

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

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

plastic covers over floors and engine

Pass 22 Mar 2019 31,190 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 42,205 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))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 25,110 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 28,989 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 19,318 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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Y3 MLF is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y3 MLF, 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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Y3 MLF is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 March 2014.

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