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SJ63 LYY

2013 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,657 mi
Last recorded141,657 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ63 LYY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 141,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN TREAD CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front BRAKE BACK PLATE INSECURE

Pass 13 Aug 2025 132,435 miles

Offside Front BRAKE BACK PLATE INSCEURE

Pass 21 Aug 2024 126,111 miles

Offside Front BRAKE DISC BACK PLATE SLIGHTY INSECURE

Pass 7 Jul 2023 118,107 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 111,543 miles

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH REARS (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 98,692 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 97,432 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2020 97,432 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect DIP (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 79,907 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 54,424 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 54,424 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 29,840 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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SJ63 LYY is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Red 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 SJ63 LYY, 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 SJ63 LYY registered?

SJ63 LYY is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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