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YN14 YSJ

2014 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

156,559 mi
Last recorded156,559 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN14 YSJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 156,559 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside cracking/ perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 9 May 2025 145,177 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 132,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also unevenly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 May 2024 132,013 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also unevenly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 May 2023 119,137 miles

rear silencer heat shield loose

Pass 4 May 2022 108,070 miles

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 4 May 2022 108,070 miles

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

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

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 13 May 2021 95,414 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 88,078 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2020 88,078 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 74,125 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 58,445 miles

Both rear tyres slight perishing 3.0mm

Pass 11 May 2017 39,943 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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YN14 YSJ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Blue 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 YN14 YSJ, 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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YN14 YSJ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 May 2014.

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