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YM14 XHW

2014 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

202,707 mi
Last recorded202,707 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM14 XHW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 202,707 miles
Pass 26 May 2025 191,070 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 183,694 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 134,782 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 113,068 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 113,068 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 92,625 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 60,229 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 39,303 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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YM14 XHW is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YM14 XHW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YM14 XHW registered?

YM14 XHW is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 August 2014.

Is YM14 XHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM14 XHW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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