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GL63 SZV

2014 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,033 mi
Last recorded78,033 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL63 SZV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 78,033 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 78,033 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner tie rod ()

Pass 10 Feb 2025 73,599 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 73,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged cords showing which are damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2024 67,193 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth, and multiple cuts in tread. (No cords/ply shown) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 62,023 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 57,036 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cuts in tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cuts in tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 57,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tyre tread cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low both front headlamps aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cuts in tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cuts in tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 53,511 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 50,931 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing between tread very slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 44,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no visible tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no visible tread on inner edge and has small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 38,436 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 32,827 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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GL63 SZV is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GL63 SZV, 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 GL63 SZV registered?

GL63 SZV is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 February 2014.

Is GL63 SZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL63 SZV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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