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FT63 POJ

2014 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,124 mi
Last recorded128,124 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT63 POJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 128,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge worn out (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm inner edge worn out (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2025 123,520 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 123,517 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 116,697 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 116,695 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 103,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 92,583 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 81,721 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 71,870 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 65,040 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 65,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 55,336 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 52,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre perished

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/4mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 52,751 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre perished

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2017 46,806 miles

Nearside Front Small cut too tyre outer sidewall

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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FT63 POJ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FT63 POJ, 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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FT63 POJ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 January 2014.

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