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FV63 NFL

2013 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

293,491 mi
Last recorded293,491 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV63 NFL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 293,491 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 293,491 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 268,480 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 267,988 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault investigate - reset (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction investigate - reset (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel system component leaking in engine bay area-clean off-investigate (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

bonnet stiff to open,daytime lights inop,oil leaks-coveres fitted,suspension-running gear rusting,osr brake bindy

Pass 21 Nov 2022 243,151 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 242,650 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 215,051 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 214,827 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 185,224 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 163,834 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 161,637 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 161,635 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen pattern faulty-aim retest (4.1.2 (a))

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

rear brake discs deteriorating-front pads low-discs not great,front shockers damp

Pass 13 Nov 2018 142,131 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 142,131 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 110,003 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 79,259 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)

Offside Rear 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 NFL is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NFL, 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 NFL is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 December 2013.

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