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YB14 BYA

2014 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

87,467 mi
Last recorded87,467 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB14 BYA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 87,467 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 75,444 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 59,743 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 43,257 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 41,689 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 37,495 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 35,731 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2020 35,731 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 33,154 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 28,976 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 23,532 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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YB14 BYA is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YB14 BYA, 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 YB14 BYA registered?

YB14 BYA is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 June 2014.

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The MOT history for YB14 BYA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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