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SJ63 HTL

2013 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

128,522 mi
Last recorded128,522 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ63 HTL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 128,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 15 Aug 2025 117,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 14 Aug 2025 117,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 7 Aug 2024 105,535 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coverd in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 10 Aug 2023 102,379 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 99,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm on inner and outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm on inner and outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 97,391 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush un-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush un-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 95,296 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm on inner and outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 92,421 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 86,806 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 75,341 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 61,825 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 61,825 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SJ63 HTL is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 SJ63 HTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ63 HTL registered?

SJ63 HTL is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 September 2013.

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