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FV63 NBD

2013 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

252,860 mi
Last recorded252,860 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 252,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread and 3.5mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 252,860 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread and 3.5mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 249,791 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre screw in shoulder of tyre ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4mm tread and cracking all around tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread worn lower on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively binding when spun (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm tread and cracking all around tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 246,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively binding when turned by hand (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively binding when turned by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 242,062 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 242,062 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 238,034 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Undertray fitted so unable to check (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 234,133 miles

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 221,945 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 198,918 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 198,917 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 157,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 157,773 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 112,704 miles

Offside 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 NBD is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 NBD, 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 NBD is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 November 2013.

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