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YC14 PZJ

2014 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,990 mi
Last recorded155,990 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 155,990 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 26 Nov 2019 130,391 miles

drivers rear tyre low tread

Pass 22 Dec 2018 110,458 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 4 May 2018 87,380 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 87,380 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 61,007 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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YC14 PZJ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YC14 PZJ, 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 PZJ registered?

YC14 PZJ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 May 2014.

Is YC14 PZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC14 PZJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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