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OV63 PLF

2014 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

159,357 mi
Last recorded159,357 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV63 PLF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 159,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 138,112 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 138,112 miles

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BOTH REAR TYRES worn to cords on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2022 117,152 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 117,152 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH /both front bulbs incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 100,299 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 87,181 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 87,181 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 69,007 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm / uneven wear / cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 69,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm / uneven wear / cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 53,519 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 23 Jun 2017 40,545 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 39,843 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' crack has been repaired (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Dec 2016 39,802 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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OV63 PLF is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OV63 PLF, 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 OV63 PLF registered?

OV63 PLF is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 January 2014.

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