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YL63 BGU

2014 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,075 mi
Last recorded79,075 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL63 BGU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 79,075 miles

undertrays

Fail 1 Dec 2025 79,075 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays

Pass 3 Dec 2024 74,140 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 71,162 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 71,162 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 13 Jan 2023 66,389 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 62,626 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 58,444 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 51,386 miles

unable to test mot items as covered by plastic body covers

Pass 8 Jan 2019 42,901 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 33,530 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 23,358 miles

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

Offside Front 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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YL63 BGU is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YL63 BGU, 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 YL63 BGU registered?

YL63 BGU is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 January 2014.

Is YL63 BGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL63 BGU shows 12 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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