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BT62 LFV

2013 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

215,442 mi
Last recorded215,442 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT62 LFV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 215,442 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 215,442 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 210,280 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 210,280 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 202,789 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 190,738 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 180,028 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 159,324 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 154,652 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 151,591 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2019 139,539 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 123,476 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 106,130 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 102,104 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 3 May 2017 102,104 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2017 101,938 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 84,143 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 84,143 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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BT62 LFV is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BT62 LFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT62 LFV registered?

BT62 LFV is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 February 2013.

Is BT62 LFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT62 LFV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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