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BU63 UWK

2013 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

307,664 mi
Last recorded307,664 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU63 UWK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 307,664 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 307,661 miles

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure osf tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2021 276,855 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2021 276,853 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator osr pad (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp not working on main beam ns (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working nsf (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

under covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2020 244,999 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 23 Sep 2020 244,908 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges

front and rear pads low

nsf brake binding

nsf link deteriorating

nsf lower arm rear bush deteriroating

Pass 2 Oct 2019 212,410 miles

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2018 171,330 miles

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2017 139,291 miles

engine and under covers fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2017 139,291 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect ns (1.8.A.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working ns (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ns and os (8.2.2)

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2016 106,974 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 106,974 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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 UWK is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 UWK, 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 UWK registered?

BU63 UWK is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 September 2013.

Is BU63 UWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU63 UWK shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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