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BT62 ZYC

2013 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,333 mi
Last recorded126,333 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT62 ZYC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 126,333 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working L.E.D (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both, slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, uneven inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 109,342 miles

Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Turbo oil drain tube area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 109,342 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Non-compulsory position lamp inoperative

Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Turbo oil drain tube area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 97,051 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 95,055 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner treads, change soon (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 95,054 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner treads, change soon (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 85,197 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has a cut on outer wall

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner treads

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner treads

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 75,824 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 67,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre -- worn smooth on inner tread

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

Offside Rear tyre -- worn smooth on inner tread

Pass 24 Nov 2015 56,270 miles

Both rear tyres wearing inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

front wipers slightly smearing

Fail 24 Nov 2015 56,270 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both rear tyres wearing inner edge

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

front wipers slightly smearing

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 ZYC is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BT62 ZYC, 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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BT62 ZYC is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 January 2013.

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