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OV63 VDM

2014 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,795 mi
Last recorded128,795 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV63 VDM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 128,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder scrubbing and wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 128,795 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ** 205/55R16 ** (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder scrubbing and wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 123,672 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 119,305 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 115,509 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 113,207 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 111,860 miles

The installation of child seats prevent a full inspection of rear adult seat belts

Fail 5 Feb 2021 111,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

The installation of child seats prevent a full inspection of rear adult seat belts

Pass 29 Jan 2020 110,772 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 103,717 miles

emissions too clean to register

Fail 11 Jan 2019 103,706 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 84,157 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside & Nearside Front Brake Pads (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 60,962 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 VDM 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 OV63 VDM, 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 VDM registered?

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

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The MOT history for OV63 VDM 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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