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YB14 BYH

2014 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

141,220 mi
Last recorded141,220 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB14 BYH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 141,220 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 111,852 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 105,258 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 91,199 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 76,364 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 76,300 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 64,476 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 56,026 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 45,135 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 34,278 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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YB14 BYH is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BYH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB14 BYH registered?

YB14 BYH is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2014.

Is YB14 BYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB14 BYH shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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