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MJ63 LJY

2013 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,803 mi
Last recorded126,803 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ63 LJY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 126,803 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2025 122,507 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 120,661 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 119,185 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 117,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 117,091 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 20 Sep 2021 113,460 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 113,460 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 110,967 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 100,343 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 100,343 miles

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

Central Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 80,118 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both font and nearside rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 80,118 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both font and nearside rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 62,831 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 47,873 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 47,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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MJ63 LJY is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MJ63 LJY, 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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MJ63 LJY is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2013.

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