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FV63 BUJ

2013 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

208,674 mi
Last recorded208,674 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV63 BUJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 208,674 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Both shoulders bald* (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Inner shoulder bald* (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil *Both rear shock absorbers* (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 May 2026 208,672 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect *Both front lamps appear to be incorrectly fitted* (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Both shoulders bald* (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Inner shoulder bald* (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil *Both rear shock absorbers* (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2025 190,759 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

coolant and brake fluid low

Fail 19 May 2025 190,365 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 16 91v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

coolant and brake fluid low

Pass 1 Jun 2024 180,526 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 175,821 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2022 151,861 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 133,389 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 133,431 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 131,915 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 128,486 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 117,991 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 108,994 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 101,826 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 101,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front 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))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 89,864 miles

both front tyres treads wearing uneven

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner pad surface (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner pad surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 69,423 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 69,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 BUJ is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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