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SW63 MLY

2014 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,971 mi
Last recorded93,971 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW63 MLY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 93,971 miles

Nearside Rear wheel rim corroded

Offside Rear wheel rim corroded

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 93,971 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear rubber bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear rubber bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear wheel rim corroded

Offside Rear wheel rim corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2025 87,594 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Jan 2024 81,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jan 2023 75,814 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Jan 2022 71,650 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Jan 2021 66,318 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Jan 2020 60,469 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jan 2019 54,020 miles

offside brake disc heavily corroded -inner surface

Fail 24 Jan 2019 54,019 miles

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

nearside front tyre underinflated

offside brake disc heavily corroded -inner surface

offside front tyre underinflated

Pass 15 Jan 2018 49,109 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

low emitter-no smoke meter readings

offside rear tyre tread distorted slightly

Pass 27 Jan 2017 43,684 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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SW63 MLY is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SW63 MLY, 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 MLY registered?

SW63 MLY is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 January 2014.

Is SW63 MLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW63 MLY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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