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YT14 VSC

2014 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,803 mi
Last recorded129,803 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT14 VSC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 129,803 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 124,431 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 120,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface On The Rear Bumper (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing A Full Inspection To Be Carried Out On Testable Items

Fail 25 Oct 2023 120,898 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Lock Wheel Bolt Missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface On The Rear Bumper (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing A Full Inspection To Be Carried Out On Testable Items

Pass 4 Nov 2022 113,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing outer sidewall / cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 106,478 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 102,029 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 88,749 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper leaving the windscreen smeared

Fail 7 May 2019 88,749 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper leaving the windscreen smeared

Pass 11 Apr 2018 74,502 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

due to low emissions no print out was produced

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 10 Apr 2017 56,802 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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YT14 VSC is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YT14 VSC, 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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YT14 VSC is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 May 2014.

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