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EF63 TLU

2014 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,168 mi
Last recorded149,168 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF63 TLU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 149,168 miles

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

Offside os mirror unit covered in tape not effecting indicator

Pass 8 Jan 2025 137,735 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 126,477 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose back covered in tape (3.3 (b) (i))

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

engine covers fitted

under covers fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2024 126,470 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose back covered in tape (3.3 (b) (i))

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

engine covers fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2022 110,161 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 94,839 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 94,839 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 84,732 miles

Underside covers. Unable to check all prescribed areas

Fail 21 Dec 2020 84,732 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Underside covers. Unable to check all prescribed areas

Pass 18 Dec 2019 74,756 miles

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

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

Underside covers fitted unable to check all prescribed area’s

Pass 12 Dec 2018 60,764 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Underside covers fitted unable to check all prescribed areas

Fail 12 Dec 2018 60,764 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Underside covers fitted unable to check all prescribed areas

Pass 19 Dec 2017 45,500 miles

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

Underside covers fitted unable to check all prescribed areas

Pass 18 Jan 2017 32,094 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

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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EF63 TLU is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EF63 TLU, 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 EF63 TLU registered?

EF63 TLU is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 January 2014.

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