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FY63 LFX

2013 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,515 mi
Last recorded131,515 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY63 LFX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 131,515 miles
Fail 9 May 2026 131,404 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2025 124,011 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 116,627 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 112,163 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 105,009 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 98,774 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 93,010 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 80,772 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 62,837 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 45,681 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 45,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 28,935 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 28,935 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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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FY63 LFX is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FY63 LFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY63 LFX registered?

FY63 LFX is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 October 2013.

Is FY63 LFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY63 LFX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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