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AE63 YFD

2013 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

437,777 mi
Last recorded437,777 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 437,777 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2026 428,544 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 418,120 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 418,120 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 397,900 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 397,899 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated Spare (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 374,750 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 356,951 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 356,951 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 342,756 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 322,551 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 322,550 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 305,390 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 291,546 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 276,220 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 225,591 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 184,224 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 183,922 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 125,043 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 77,599 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 22,445 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 22,354 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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AE63 YFD is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YFD, 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 YFD registered?

AE63 YFD is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2013.

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