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SB63 XAJ

2014 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

117,055 mi
Last recorded117,055 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB63 XAJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 117,055 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner treads (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 108,613 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 100,585 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 90,607 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 80,477 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 68,144 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 55,548 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres worn inside treads smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 47,582 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.65 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 43,012 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 43,010 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing n/s/r wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 39,255 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 28,403 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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SB63 XAJ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XAJ, 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 SB63 XAJ registered?

SB63 XAJ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 January 2014.

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