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YS14 VYG

2014 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,610 mi
Last recorded147,610 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS14 VYG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 147,610 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 144,143 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 140,140 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 140,140 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 136,319 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective begining to deteriorate (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 126,293 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 125,956 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak strut (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 111,671 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 111,671 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 102,065 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 87,818 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 70,122 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 52,323 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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YS14 VYG is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Beige 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 YS14 VYG, 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 YS14 VYG registered?

YS14 VYG is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 June 2014.

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