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YL14 UJZ

2014 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

232,966 mi
Last recorded232,966 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 232,966 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2025 232,443 miles

oil leak engine

Fail 1 Oct 2025 232,440 miles

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently secondery catch (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front under tray slightly loose

oil leak engine

Pass 3 Sep 2024 223,799 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 209,147 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 188,117 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 6 Sep 2022 188,117 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 168,168 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 154,368 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 150,710 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 129,973 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 106,669 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 99,383 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 99,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 UJZ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UJZ, 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 UJZ registered?

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

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