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FV63 BVH

2013 Skoda Octavia

Brown Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,744 mi
Last recorded118,744 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV63 BVH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 118,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Damaged. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 113,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 113,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit now (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2024 111,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 104,252 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 94,725 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 94,725 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 83,668 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/5516 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 83,668 miles

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))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/5516 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 73,025 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))

crack in corner of nearside headlamp lens

rear washer not providing liquid

Pass 8 Jun 2019 61,590 miles

Rear tyres perished

Fail 8 Jun 2019 61,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm CANVAS EXPOSED (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Jun 2018 53,368 miles

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

front and rear wiper blades in poor condition

rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Jun 2017 45,362 miles

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)

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

nail in offside front tyre

rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Jun 2016 37,405 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 BVH is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Brown with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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