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YP14 KWZ

2014 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

195,676 mi
Last recorded195,676 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP14 KWZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 195,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror repeater (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2026 195,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror repeater (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 179,745 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 179,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 161,294 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 141,821 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 122,659 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 110,000 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2021 110,000 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 92,501 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 54,508 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 12,936 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 11,302 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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YP14 KWZ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc 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 YP14 KWZ, 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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YP14 KWZ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 May 2014.

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