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SB63 OPK

2014 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

268,804 mi
Last recorded268,804 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB63 OPK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 268,804 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield loose but secure

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe corroded

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 253,466 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Apr 2023 253,345 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 237,276 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 220,086 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 199,877 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 199,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2018 105,749 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 75,520 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 89,760 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front tyre has cut

Nearside Rear tyre unevenly worn

Offside Rear shocker leaking fluid

Rear brake discs badly worn

Pass 27 Jan 2017 82,821 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 82,821 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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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SB63 OPK is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SB63 OPK, 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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SB63 OPK is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 January 2014.

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