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BD63 HLM

2013 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,153 mi
Last recorded77,153 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD63 HLM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 77,153 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 77,153 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 71,177 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 63,803 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 56,545 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2022 56,514 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 52,931 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 48,976 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 46,214 miles

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

Nearside Outer sill slight damage

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished dot code 4113 (205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished dot code 3413 (205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 46,214 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Outer sill slight damage

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished dot code 4113 (205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished dot code 3413 (205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 37,246 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 32,109 miles

Engine management light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Registration plate damaged

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 24,108 miles

adv no revs detected for emissions

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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BD63 HLM is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BD63 HLM, 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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BD63 HLM is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 December 2013.

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