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AE63 RJU

2013 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

196,786 mi
Last recorded196,786 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 RJU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 196,786 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 196,786 miles

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

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

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 181,086 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides at 2mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ()

Pass 15 Mar 2024 164,365 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 147,115 miles

Bulb warning active but all lights working

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 126,232 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 126,232 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 114,384 miles

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

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

bulb warning on but no bulbs inop

Pass 13 Mar 2020 108,961 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 108,637 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 84,031 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 60,352 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2017 35,755 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 29,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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AE63 RJU is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2013 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 80,604 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 AE63 RJU, 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 13 years old, this Skoda Octavia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AE63 RJU registered?

AE63 RJU is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 November 2013.

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