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YH14 HRZ

2014 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,557 mi
Last recorded126,557 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH14 HRZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 126,557 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively pressure worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

complete engine and body covers fitted at time of test

Fail 23 Mar 2026 126,557 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively pressure worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

complete engine and body covers fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Mar 2025 114,330 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns-os close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 100,283 miles

engine and body covers fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Mar 2023 88,013 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively pressure worn an corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine and body covers fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Mar 2023 88,010 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nail in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively pressure worn an corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine and body covers fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Mar 2022 75,836 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 64,181 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 50,413 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres on 3mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 40,525 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Apr 2018 40,525 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Mar 2017 29,106 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 29,106 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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YH14 HRZ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YH14 HRZ, 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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YH14 HRZ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 April 2014.

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