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YA14 LGJ

2014 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,995 mi
Last recorded133,995 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA14 LGJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 133,995 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2026 131,981 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 131,558 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 120,314 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 114,309 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 both tyres uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 114,309 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 both tyres uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 103,859 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 91,347 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 91,346 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2021 74,811 miles

Both front tyres badly worn on inside edges ? Advise new tyres and tracking check

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Feb 2021 74,753 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Both front tyres badly worn on inside edges ? Advise new tyres and tracking check

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 63,828 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 50,988 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 9 Feb 2018 38,268 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 38,224 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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YA14 LGJ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YA14 LGJ, 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 LGJ registered?

YA14 LGJ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 August 2014.

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