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FX63 FCM

2013 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

340,295 mi
Last recorded340,295 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX63 FCM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 340,295 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 331,493 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 331,483 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 304,585 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 285,963 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 285,693 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested insecure (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp insecure both head lamps insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 265,303 miles

Offside Front spring not sitting correctly on top mount

Pass 12 Jul 2022 248,610 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 232,477 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 217,589 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 200,194 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 200,122 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 167,230 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 145,235 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 145,228 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 122,458 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 99,815 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 99,755 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 76,028 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 76,008 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure loose bolts leaking lube to exhaust area (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2017 56,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads low lining both sides (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil top seal weeping causing missting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 37,833 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 37,794 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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FX63 FCM is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FX63 FCM, 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 FX63 FCM registered?

FX63 FCM is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 September 2013.

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