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YC14 GLJ

2014 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

290,530 mi
Last recorded290,530 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC14 GLJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 3 May 2023 290,530 miles

"Knock/Clunk" noise when pulling away/braking - recommend further investigation.

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 276,772 miles

knocking noise when pulling away/braking. Recommend further investigation.

Pass 10 May 2022 262,732 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Inner & Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 247,598 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 234,504 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 224,766 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 204,473 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 189,790 miles

Offside Front Upper anti roll drop linkage dust cover slightly split but prevents the ingress of dirt

Pass 25 Oct 2018 174,520 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jun 2018 161,960 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 130,814 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 122,935 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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 GLJ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YC14 GLJ, 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 YC14 GLJ registered?

YC14 GLJ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 April 2014.

Is YC14 GLJ safe to buy?

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