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YG14 XSW

2014 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,401 mi
Last recorded129,401 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG14 XSW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 129,401 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 122,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 115,179 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 114,800 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 103,229 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 103,228 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 84,550 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 57,073 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 38,071 miles

Front Discs Slightly Lipped

Rear Discs Slightly Corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2017 27,830 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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YG14 XSW is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YG14 XSW, 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 YG14 XSW registered?

YG14 XSW is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 March 2014.

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