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AF63 GVJ

2014 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,456 mi
Last recorded80,456 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF63 GVJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 80,456 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shock absorbers. (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre perishing/cracking in tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Fail 6 Jan 2026 80,451 miles

Service brake excessively binding bot rear brakes binding. (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner brake pads very thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shock absorbers. (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre perishing/cracking in tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Pass 6 Jan 2025 73,276 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes. (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shock absorbers. (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre perishing/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Fail 6 Jan 2025 73,276 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected wing mirror indicator damaged and pushed up into mirror backing. (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes. (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shock absorbers. (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre perishing/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Pass 9 Jan 2024 66,798 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shock absorbers weeping. (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 59,567 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres lightly perishing/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges close to cords, perishing/cracking and tread depth on 1.6 to 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 49,933 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil very slight weep from both front shock absorbers. (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear tyres lightly cracking/perishing in tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 41,249 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 36,776 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 28,104 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 23,112 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 16,596 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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AF63 GVJ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AF63 GVJ, 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 AF63 GVJ registered?

AF63 GVJ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 January 2014.

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The MOT history for AF63 GVJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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