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SW63 MLO

2014 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

169,319 mi
Last recorded169,319 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW63 MLO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 169,319 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2025 155,209 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 132,546 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall and tyre worn smooth on inner edge 225/40/18 riken snow tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both sides (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust centre heatshield insecure

Fail 27 Aug 2024 132,545 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 225/40/18 riken snow tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall and tyre worn smooth on inner edge 225/40/18 riken snow tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both sides (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust centre heatshield insecure

Pass 31 Aug 2023 116,051 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 109,445 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 100,219 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 94,682 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 86,338 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 72,528 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 56,481 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SW63 MLO is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 SW63 MLO, 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 SW63 MLO registered?

SW63 MLO is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 February 2014.

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