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DG63 YLZ

2013 Skoda Octavia

Brown Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

182,440 mi
Last recorded182,440 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG63 YLZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 182,440 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 169,376 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Stiff in operation. (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 151,723 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 151,721 miles

Front Brake performance unable to be tested pads fell apart (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 128,872 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 128,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 117,305 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated slightly stiff (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 112,271 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 112,267 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 91,638 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 91,457 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 83,955 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 64,113 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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DG63 YLZ is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Brown with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DG63 YLZ, 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 DG63 YLZ registered?

DG63 YLZ is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 October 2013.

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