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SY63 XXJ

2014 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

162,920 mi
Last recorded162,920 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY63 XXJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 162,920 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 162,920 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge and at min tread depth requirement. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 112,980 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 103,893 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 91,596 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 91,596 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 84,020 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 84,020 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 69,729 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 55,572 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight brake bind osr.

Pass 12 Jan 2017 42,846 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalance of 26% (3.7.B.5b)

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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SY63 XXJ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SY63 XXJ, 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 SY63 XXJ registered?

SY63 XXJ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 January 2014.

Is SY63 XXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY63 XXJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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