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GU63 SDZ

2013 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,950 mi
Last recorded118,950 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU63 SDZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 118,950 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 118,950 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 108,186 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 96,244 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test From driver's interior rear view mirror ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Deteriorating (0.1 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip to swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 85,176 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 77,423 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 69,782 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre tread wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre tread wearing on inner edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate along top edge (0.1 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 63,567 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 63,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 49,778 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 26,772 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

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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GU63 SDZ is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GU63 SDZ, 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 GU63 SDZ registered?

GU63 SDZ is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2013.

Is GU63 SDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU63 SDZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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