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VX64 XYE

2014 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

253,986 mi
Last recorded253,986 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX64 XYE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 253,986 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2025 227,756 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 209,894 miles

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

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

undertray loose

Fail 11 Sep 2024 209,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

undertray loose

Pass 11 Sep 2023 192,476 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 192,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 177,756 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 165,211 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front brakes, just acceptable (1.2.1 (e))

Under bonnet & underside covers obscuring some testable items

Fail 9 Sep 2021 165,210 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front brakes, just acceptable (1.2.1 (e))

Under bonnet & underside covers obscuring some testable items

Pass 9 Sep 2020 140,468 miles

Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 9 Sep 2020 140,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 2 Sep 2019 118,448 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 2 Sep 2019 118,448 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 31 Aug 2018 92,353 miles

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

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

Under bonnet covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 24 Aug 2017 64,007 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 64,007 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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VX64 XYE is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VX64 XYE, 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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VX64 XYE is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 September 2014.

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