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GU63 SFE

2013 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,404 mi
Last recorded134,404 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU63 SFE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 134,404 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 134,316 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 127,088 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 127,087 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 117,948 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 117,516 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 108,013 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 98,697 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 98,695 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 89,789 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 89,784 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 69,938 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 54,077 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 41,483 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 41,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2016 31,398 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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 SFE is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol 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 GU63 SFE, 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 SFE registered?

GU63 SFE is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 October 2013.

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