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DS63 GVK

2013 Skoda Octavia

Brown Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,529 mi
Last recorded174,529 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS63 GVK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 174,529 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 166,686 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 158,476 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 147,114 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 147,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Has cord exposed on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 137,845 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 137,764 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 130,472 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 130,472 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 121,504 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 16 Jan 2019 102,565 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 102,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 84,013 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 59,432 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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DS63 GVK is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Brown 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 DS63 GVK, 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 DS63 GVK registered?

DS63 GVK is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 December 2013.

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