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DA63 RYR

2013 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

173,149 mi
Last recorded173,149 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA63 RYR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 173,149 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 20 Jan 2026 172,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 17 Jan 2025 165,345 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 142,999 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 142,999 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 122,081 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 107,527 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 107,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 102,121 miles

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 102,121 miles

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 92,152 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 85,070 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 85,070 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 77,026 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both side (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 72,208 miles

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

n\s\f tyre has cuts on inner sidewall

slight misting of oil around both front shock absorbers

Fail 16 Nov 2016 72,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n\s\f tyre has cuts on inner sidewall

slight misting of oil around both front shock absorbers

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 RYR is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RYR, 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 RYR registered?

DA63 RYR is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 November 2013.

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