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BJ63 YZO

2013 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

278,663 mi
Last recorded278,663 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ63 YZO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 278,663 miles

Coolant leak ()

Driver's door handle deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed

Engine mounting bracket bolt not tight but no play or movement

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 251,931 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 219,535 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre centre ()

Nearside Rear caliper piston dust cover split

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear caliper piston dust cover split

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 198,692 miles

Nearside Rear Brake caliper piston dust cover split

Offside Rear Brake caliper piston dust cover split

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 179,191 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper piston dust cover split

Offside Rear brake caliper piston dust cover split

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 179,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective No pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper piston dust cover split

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

Offside Rear brake caliper piston dust cover split

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 158,690 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 158,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb appears to be not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb appears to be not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 139,336 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Aug 2021 139,336 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Feb 2021 120,971 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 120,961 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 113,318 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 88,707 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 60,393 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 30,363 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 30,363 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 30,345 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 26,414 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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 YZO is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BJ63 YZO, 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 BJ63 YZO registered?

BJ63 YZO is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2013.

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