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BU63 GYC

2013 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

151,422 mi
Last recorded151,422 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU63 GYC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 151,422 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 151,422 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 144,048 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2025 144,048 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 134,818 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 134,818 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 128,395 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low with limited view through wheels (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 120,688 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge heavy cracks/no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge heavy cracks/no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge heavy cracks/no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge heavy cracks/no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 112,665 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin with limited view through wheels (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 105,927 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 95,316 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 85,613 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn close on inner shoulder and displaying signs of uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

from the view through the wheel the rear pads look to be wearing low

Pass 30 Nov 2016 75,346 miles

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

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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BU63 GYC is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc 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 BU63 GYC, 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 BU63 GYC registered?

BU63 GYC is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 September 2013.

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