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GU63 YRL

2013 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,011 mi
Last recorded98,011 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU63 YRL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 98,011 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides , lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 98,011 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides , lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 95,149 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 87,117 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 79,087 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 73,045 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 67,107 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 62,166 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 56,839 miles

O/S/F shock absorber is leaking.

Fail 13 Nov 2018 56,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tears in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tears in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tears in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tears in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

O/S/F shock absorber is leaking.

Pass 29 Nov 2017 48,145 miles

O/S/F shock absorber leaking slightly.

Pass 20 Oct 2016 36,032 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge wearing thin

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 YRL is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YRL, 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 YRL registered?

GU63 YRL is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 November 2013.

Is GU63 YRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU63 YRL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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