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WD63 XBM

2014 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

172,792 mi
Last recorded172,792 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD63 XBM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 172,792 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.91 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 172,792 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.91 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 165,224 miles

Rear suspension undersealed

Fail 5 Feb 2025 165,184 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear suspension undersealed

Pass 5 Feb 2024 153,140 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 153,140 miles

Front Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 138,580 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 138,172 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 7 Jan 2022 124,943 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 115,173 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 113,402 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 113,349 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 109,921 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 103,454 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 92,589 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm, devoid of tread on inner edge and damage to outer side wall but not exposing cords. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 92,589 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm, devoid of tread on inner edge and damage to outer side wall but not exposing cords. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 XBM is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc 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 WD63 XBM, 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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WD63 XBM is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 February 2014.

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