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DY63 ZHL

2013 Skoda Octavia

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

109,286 mi
Last recorded109,286 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY63 ZHL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 109,286 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 101,546 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 96,139 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 89,621 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 84,959 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 84,959 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 73,363 miles

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

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

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

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

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

TPMS light on

Pass 16 Jul 2020 55,636 miles

both rear tyres slight stepping

Pass 29 Oct 2019 53,801 miles

Drivers wiper blade smearing screen

N/S/R & O/S/R. Tyres wearing unevenly inside edge

Pass 26 Oct 2018 43,674 miles

both rear tyres stepped slightly

Pass 19 Oct 2017 32,135 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 24,381 miles

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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DY63 ZHL is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Brown with a 1,968cc 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 DY63 ZHL, 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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DY63 ZHL is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 October 2013.

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