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DE63 GVU

2013 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

157,225 mi
Last recorded157,225 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE63 GVU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 157,225 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 142,625 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 130,031 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 130,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 108,327 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2022 92,591 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 78,218 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Aug 2020 65,168 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 57,604 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 49,733 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2017 39,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm worn to 2nd skin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracked between treads

Pass 31 Aug 2016 31,922 miles

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

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

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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DE63 GVU is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DE63 GVU, 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 DE63 GVU registered?

DE63 GVU is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 November 2013.

Is DE63 GVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE63 GVU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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