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FV63 BUF

2013 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

107,366 mi
Last recorded107,366 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 107,366 miles

Engine coolant level low.

Front tyres worn on the inner edges.

Offside front suspension anti-roll bar drop link upper gaiter damaged (pin hole) but not enough to allow the ingress of dirt.

Pass 22 May 2025 101,918 miles

Offside front brake pad wearing thin.

Offside front suspension anti-roll bar drop link upper gaiter damaged but not enough to allow this ingress of dirt.

Fail 22 May 2025 101,918 miles

Headlamp aim too low Nearside and offside. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside front brake pad wearing thin.

Offside front suspension anti-roll bar drop link upper gaiter damaged but not enough to allow this ingress of dirt.

Pass 16 May 2024 98,828 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 98,828 miles

Headlamp aim too high Nearside and offside. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2023 95,002 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 90,777 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 90,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2021 85,882 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 81,634 miles

Both front tyres worn close to legal maximum limit of wear.

Pass 28 May 2019 77,404 miles

plastic under tray fitted

Fail 28 May 2019 77,404 miles

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

plastic under tray fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2018 72,697 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 72,619 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 60,295 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 43,874 miles

Front Inner BOTH SIDES tyres slight wear edge

Fail 31 Oct 2016 43,734 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Inner BOTH SIDES tyres slight wear edge

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

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 BUF is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 BUF, 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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FV63 BUF is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 November 2013.

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