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FV63 MZT

2013 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,136 mi
Last recorded147,136 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 147,136 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 147,133 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 133,445 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 118,269 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 100,245 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 87,805 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 86,023 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears have slight perishing in treaded areas. (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to carry out emissions smoke test as engine will not rev.

Pass 16 Nov 2018 73,233 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 73,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm now replaced with tyre from spare wheel. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2016 46,130 miles

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

wipers smearing

Fail 5 Dec 2016 46,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside 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 MZT is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MZT, 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 MZT registered?

FV63 MZT is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 December 2013.

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