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OV63 WJZ

2014 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

223,892 mi
Last recorded223,892 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV63 WJZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 223,892 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2026 220,450 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 213,493 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 211,505 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 211,505 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 199,081 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 199,081 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 174,086 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 156,100 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 156,100 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 137,155 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 121,602 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 110,077 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 103,213 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 95,698 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 91,993 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 91,993 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2019 68,430 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 26,082 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 25,967 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 22,659 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 17,389 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 WJZ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WJZ, 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 WJZ registered?

OV63 WJZ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 February 2014.

Is OV63 WJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV63 WJZ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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