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PJ62 VXK

2013 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

175,505 mi
Last recorded175,505 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ62 VXK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 175,505 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 170,314 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 154,947 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 154,947 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tail gait (6.2.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 128,944 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 128,944 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 118,931 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 104,787 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 93,980 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 71,006 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 52,646 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 28,651 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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PJ62 VXK is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in White 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 PJ62 VXK, 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 PJ62 VXK registered?

PJ62 VXK is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 January 2013.

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The MOT history for PJ62 VXK 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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