2014 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Diesel · YP14 KWZ
2014 Skoda Octavia (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 May 2014. Recorded mileage 195,676 miles. MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 195,676 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YP14 KWZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2026
- 195,676 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
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YP14 KWZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Skoda Octavia (YP14 KWZ) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
YP14 KWZ Mileage History
- 16/04/2024161,294 mi
- 15/04/2025179,745 mi+18,451 mi
- 15/04/2025179,745 mi
- 15/04/2026195,676 mi+15,931 mi
- 15/04/2026195,676 mi
Average of roughly 17,224 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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