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OV63 VDG

2014 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

154,895 mi
Last recorded154,895 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV63 VDG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 154,895 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced a pillar (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald, and also wearing on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view and lower, multiple minor chips as well (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive lower of engine, undertray has oil covering, and leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 136,068 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced a pillar (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump and rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 136,068 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced a pillar (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump and rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Presented with below minimum oil

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 117,623 miles

Nearside A pillar has slight damage,

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4 mm uneven wear and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view and o/s/ central, minor stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area, rear of engine block, engine try is covered in oil, but no visible drips. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 101,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on both inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3 mm and worn on both inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 87,216 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 66,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 66,537 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts at 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive close to timing cover, also oil on minimum level (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear wiper blade 75% defective

Pass 29 Dec 2017 46,922 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 46,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 30,908 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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OV63 VDG is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OV63 VDG, 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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OV63 VDG is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 January 2014.

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