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YL14 UAK

2014 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

197,489 mi
Last recorded197,489 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL14 UAK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2026 197,489 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge very close to limit. STRONGLY ADVISE TYRE REPLACED A.S.A.P. (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake pedal slight travel.

Pass 2 Oct 2025 190,513 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2025 190,513 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 186,573 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 180,921 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat-nav

Fail 25 Oct 2023 180,884 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat-nav

Pass 20 Oct 2022 173,781 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 168,516 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Oct 2020 164,214 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 164,212 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 154,817 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 140,669 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 117,027 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

boot full preventing inspection of boot floor

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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YL14 UAK is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YL14 UAK, 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 YL14 UAK registered?

YL14 UAK is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 August 2014.

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