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OV63 VGM

2013 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,869 mi
Last recorded103,869 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV63 VGM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 103,869 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 103,868 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 100,236 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 92,663 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 86,414 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 80,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 80,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 76,291 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 76,291 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 72,447 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 63,561 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 51,723 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 38,843 miles

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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OV63 VGM is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OV63 VGM, 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 OV63 VGM registered?

OV63 VGM is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 November 2013.

Is OV63 VGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV63 VGM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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