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FV63 BVK

2013 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

165,979 mi
Last recorded165,979 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV63 BVK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 165,979 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all four (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 149,361 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2023 135,887 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2023 135,887 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Dec 2022 121,059 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 109,356 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear nearside front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Nov 2021 109,349 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear nearside front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 101,606 miles

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 88,799 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2018 81,429 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 May 2018 81,425 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2017 74,349 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 65,045 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 BVK is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BVK, 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 BVK registered?

FV63 BVK is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 November 2013.

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The MOT history for FV63 BVK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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