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WD63 XAX

2014 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

191,822 mi
Last recorded191,822 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD63 XAX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 191,822 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2026 191,822 miles

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

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

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

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

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

hand brake effort low

Pass 6 Feb 2025 189,054 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

hand brake effort getting low

under tray loose

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2024 186,368 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted and insecure

Fail 9 Feb 2024 186,367 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted and insecure

Pass 9 Feb 2023 183,391 miles

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

both front tyre inner edgeswearing

engine covers fitted

under tray damaged

Fail 9 Feb 2023 183,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

both front tyre inner edgeswearing

engine covers fitted

under tray damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2022 179,092 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2022 179,092 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2021 174,359 miles

Offside under tray loose and damaged

Fail 27 Jan 2021 174,359 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside under tray loose and damaged

Pass 5 Feb 2020 164,634 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 137,836 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 100,118 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 99,835 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2 mm and worn inner shoulder, secondary rubber exposed (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 Dec 2017 99,835 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2 mm and worn inner shoulder, secondary rubber exposed (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Dec 2016 73,795 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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WD63 XAX is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WD63 XAX, 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 WD63 XAX registered?

WD63 XAX is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 January 2014.

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