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PJ63 RKU

2013 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

478,723 mi
Last recorded478,723 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ63 RKU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 478,723 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 403,406 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 327,625 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 327,605 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 311,337 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 272,502 miles

Rear hand brake would benefit from further attention

Fail 26 Nov 2019 272,502 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Rear hand brake would benefit from further attention

Pass 30 Nov 2018 236,652 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 236,612 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 207,744 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

under engine cover fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2017 174,727 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 174,726 miles

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper locking device missing caliper bolt missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened drop link upper boot has pin hole init (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 135,921 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 RKU is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RKU, 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 PJ63 RKU registered?

PJ63 RKU is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 November 2013.

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