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YA14 DZL

2014 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,811 mi
Last recorded81,811 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA14 DZL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 81,811 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 70,338 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 70,338 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 70,129 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 70,126 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 63,292 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 55,926 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Nov 2022 55,925 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Nov 2021 49,972 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 46,017 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 38,741 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 38,740 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 31,573 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 25,115 miles

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

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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YA14 DZL 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 YA14 DZL, 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 YA14 DZL registered?

YA14 DZL is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 July 2014.

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