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DA63 EJL

2013 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,926 mi
Last recorded126,926 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA63 EJL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 126,926 miles

tyre pressure monitor warning light on

Fail 29 Oct 2025 126,924 miles

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

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

tyre pressure monitor warning light on

Pass 31 Oct 2024 118,798 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 109,978 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 109,978 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

n/s front tyre not fitted in accordance with sidewall instructions

tyre pressure monitor warning light on

Pass 2 Nov 2022 100,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

tyre pressure monitor warning light on

Fail 26 Oct 2022 100,127 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

tyre pressure monitor warning light on

Pass 15 Oct 2021 82,509 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 70,562 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 70,562 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2019 61,207 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 45,952 miles

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

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

engine x under covers fitted / slight perishing on o/s/r tyre outer wall

Pass 11 Oct 2017 32,905 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 25,461 miles

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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DA63 EJL is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DA63 EJL, 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 DA63 EJL registered?

DA63 EJL is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 December 2013.

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