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FD63 RMU

2014 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

146,420 mi
Last recorded146,420 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD63 RMU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 146,420 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2026 146,420 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2025 138,844 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 138,843 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2024 134,070 miles

emission is too clean to test

Pass 9 Oct 2023 130,478 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 127,829 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

emission to clean

Pass 15 Sep 2021 124,377 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 118,820 miles

emission is too clean to test

Pass 12 Oct 2019 115,430 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 115,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 102,775 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 99,654 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 85,482 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 85,456 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low off scale. (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' x2 items. (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Jun 2017 66,639 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 66,167 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 66,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 64,402 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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FD63 RMU is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FD63 RMU, 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 FD63 RMU registered?

FD63 RMU is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 January 2014.

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