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DA63 EKJ

2013 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

132,958 mi
Last recorded132,958 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA63 EKJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 132,958 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 128,424 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 123,527 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 107,991 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 89,573 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 84,885 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 78,996 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 78,996 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 73,368 miles

Emissions to clean to test

Pass 1 Dec 2018 65,611 miles

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

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

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

To clean to obtain smoke test reading

Pass 2 Dec 2017 56,219 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 48,633 miles

Handbrake operation feels like the cables are linked or fouling something? notchy in operation

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front inner faces (3.5.1i)

under-trays fitted not allowing the full inspection of testable items

Fail 6 Dec 2016 48,475 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Handbrake operation feels like the cables are linked or fouling something? notchy in operation

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front inner faces (3.5.1i)

under-trays fitted not allowing the full inspection of testable items

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 EKJ is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EKJ, 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 EKJ registered?

DA63 EKJ is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 December 2013.

Is DA63 EKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA63 EKJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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