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FV63 BUW

2013 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,391 mi
Last recorded173,391 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 173,391 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 158,569 miles

Engine cover fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2022 139,383 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 139,383 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 102,933 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 94,976 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

DPF warning light on

Pass 5 Sep 2020 90,076 miles

engine cover under tray fitted

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 BUW is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BUW, 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 BUW registered?

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

Is FV63 BUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV63 BUW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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