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BD63 XMV

2013 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,817 mi
Last recorded96,817 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD63 XMV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 96,817 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 86,902 miles

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

Offside Front backing plate loose

Fail 13 Dec 2024 86,902 miles

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

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

Offside Front backing plate loose

Pass 15 Dec 2023 80,197 miles

both front brakedisc backing plates loose

Fail 14 Dec 2023 80,197 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

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

both front brakedisc backing plates loose

Pass 12 Dec 2022 74,671 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 69,432 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 63,498 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 63,498 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear hand brake no effort

Pass 25 Nov 2019 58,195 miles

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

Offside Front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2018 51,131 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 51,100 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 43,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 31,669 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 31,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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 XMV is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Silver 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 BD63 XMV, 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 BD63 XMV registered?

BD63 XMV is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 December 2013.

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