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BD62 TJU

2013 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,936 mi
Last recorded194,936 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 TJU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 194,936 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Pair (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 191,174 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 181,187 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 166,738 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 166,738 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 146,574 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 128,734 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 128,732 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 115,699 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 115,699 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 93,331 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 69,471 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 69,471 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 19,987 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 19,987 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BD62 TJU is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD62 TJU, 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 BD62 TJU registered?

BD62 TJU is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 January 2013.

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