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PJ63 BZW

2013 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

54,660 mi
Last recorded54,660 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ63 BZW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 54,660 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 51,932 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2025 51,905 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 48,917 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 45,484 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 42,910 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 41,495 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 39,481 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 37,898 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 36,462 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205,55,r16,91v mitchelin (5.2.3 (e))

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

all four tyres side walls deteriorating

Fail 31 Aug 2018 36,462 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205,55,r16,91v mitchelin (5.2.3 (e))

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

all four tyres side walls deteriorating

Pass 1 Sep 2017 30,052 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 30,052 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 26,875 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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PJ63 BZW is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PJ63 BZW, 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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PJ63 BZW is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 November 2013.

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