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YC14 GJY

2014 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

327,871 mi
Last recorded327,871 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC14 GJY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 327,871 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 327,871 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 285,427 miles

emissions to low to read

Fail 16 Feb 2023 285,378 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

emissions to low to read

Pass 2 Sep 2022 260,714 miles

emission to low to read

Pass 4 Mar 2022 248,288 miles

Front tyres becoming worn

slight engine oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2021 235,438 miles

Offside Rear offside rear tyre becoming worn

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

slight oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2021 230,095 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 224,893 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 224,543 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 220,642 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering slightly notchy lock to lock

Fail 13 Mar 2020 220,642 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering slightly notchy lock to lock

Pass 17 Sep 2019 200,477 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 170,062 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 170,048 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 131,332 miles

Emissions "too clean" to test

Pass 7 Apr 2017 121,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine cover,under tray and side skirts fitted obstructing some components

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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YC14 GJY is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YC14 GJY, 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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YC14 GJY is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 April 2014.

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