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SF63 DBV

2013 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

156,077 mi
Last recorded156,077 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF63 DBV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 156,077 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 146,851 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 136,798 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 127,412 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 116,515 miles

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 105,026 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 105,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 93,709 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 84,903 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 72,496 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 59,094 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 43,963 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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SF63 DBV is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SF63 DBV, 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 SF63 DBV registered?

SF63 DBV is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2013.

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