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MV63 MUW

2013 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

211,890 mi
Last recorded211,890 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV63 MUW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 211,890 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 202,540 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 194,709 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 171,435 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 156,638 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n-s-f and o-s-f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 156,638 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n-s-f and o-s-f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 144,799 miles

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

under covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2019 193,104 miles

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

stone chip outside zone (A)

Fail 12 Oct 2019 193,104 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

stone chip outside zone (A)

Pass 12 Oct 2018 157,572 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 157,572 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 141,341 miles

rear pads low

Pass 17 Oct 2017 124,206 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight damage to O/S/F seat belt

Pass 18 Apr 2017 104,218 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 87,175 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 86,678 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 86,676 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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MV63 MUW is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MV63 MUW, 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 MV63 MUW registered?

MV63 MUW is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 September 2013.

Is MV63 MUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV63 MUW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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