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SM64 EFZ

2014 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,801 mi
Last recorded111,801 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM64 EFZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 111,801 miles
Fail 25 May 2026 111,802 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 99,524 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 90,236 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 79,966 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2022 70,934 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2022 70,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 65,881 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 61,300 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 55,271 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 55,271 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 45,975 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 45,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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SM64 EFZ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SM64 EFZ, 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 SM64 EFZ registered?

SM64 EFZ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 December 2014.

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