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EF62 VUR

2013 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

251,272 mi
Last recorded251,272 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF62 VUR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 251,272 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 249,335 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 246,624 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 242,106 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 241,615 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 241,615 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2020 234,219 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 212,091 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 212,091 miles

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 180,271 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 165,548 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 149,549 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 133,278 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 116,509 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 99,391 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 99,391 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 82,930 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 64,783 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 48,736 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 33,199 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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EF62 VUR is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EF62 VUR, 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 EF62 VUR registered?

EF62 VUR is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 January 2013.

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