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FV63 BTU

2013 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,099 mi
Last recorded165,099 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV63 BTU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 165,099 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 156,374 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 156,374 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 135,585 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 128,968 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 128,797 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 114,519 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 69,090 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 67,642 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 63,550 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 63,546 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 59,020 miles

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

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

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Pass 14 Feb 2019 52,082 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 48,439 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera + air freshener

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

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

both rear tyres cracking but not showing cords

Pass 10 Oct 2016 45,463 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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FV63 BTU is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FV63 BTU, 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 FV63 BTU registered?

FV63 BTU is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 November 2013.

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