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FM62 BHU

2013 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

293,178 mi
Last recorded293,178 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM62 BHU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 293,178 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 279,166 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

bonnet release broken

rear seats loaded with medical equipment

Fail 24 Mar 2025 279,166 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure front clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

bonnet release broken

rear seats loaded with medical equipment

Pass 26 Feb 2024 257,542 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear seats loaded with medical equipment

Pass 20 Mar 2023 236,479 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear seat belts not tested due to seat down and loaded with medical equipment

Pass 7 Feb 2022 226,583 miles

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

all rear seat belts not tested due to cargo filled with medical equipment

Fail 7 Feb 2022 226,583 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

all rear seat belts not tested due to cargo filled with medical equipment

Pass 16 Feb 2021 219,339 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 219,339 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 216,346 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 216,346 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively badly torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner third (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 200,193 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 200,193 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 172,476 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 172,475 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 136,870 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 117,309 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 117,309 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 80,810 miles

windscreen has minor damage to zone B

Pass 15 Jan 2014 42,926 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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FM62 BHU is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FM62 BHU, 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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FM62 BHU is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 February 2013.

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