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BJ63 LDY

2013 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

269,852 mi
Last recorded269,852 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ63 LDY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 269,852 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 258,297 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 241,238 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 241,238 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 231,404 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding under plastic covers (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect.

Pass 16 Aug 2021 207,399 miles

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect.

Pass 11 Sep 2020 180,597 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 148,935 miles

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

Rear Tyres getting low on tread

Fail 25 Sep 2019 148,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coolant low

Rear Tyres getting low on tread

Pass 19 Oct 2018 105,759 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 105,759 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 75,967 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge of tyre worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has cut in tread

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge of tyre worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Dec 2016 44,945 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 LDY is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc 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 BJ63 LDY, 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 LDY is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 November 2013.

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