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BJ63 LCT

2013 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,923 mi
Last recorded153,923 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ63 LCT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 153,923 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 153,923 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2025 146,629 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2025 146,627 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 139,949 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2023 129,885 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 May 2023 129,883 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear cracked to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2022 119,614 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2055516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 109,127 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 106,471 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 95,814 miles

Engine covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of covered components.

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall worn. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2.1mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Under vehicle covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of covered components.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 14 Oct 2019 95,814 miles

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

Engine covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of covered components.

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall worn. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2.1mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Under vehicle covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of covered components.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Oct 2018 83,514 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.9mm- 205/55 R16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 83,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed several splits in tread/perished - 205/55 R16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed several splits in tread/perished - 205/55 R16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.9mm- 205/55 R16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 67,961 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 51,765 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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BJ63 LCT is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BJ63 LCT, 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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BJ63 LCT is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 October 2013.

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