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SL63 EFP

2013 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,222 mi
Last recorded104,222 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL63 EFP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 104,222 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 2 Nov 2024 100,706 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 2 Nov 2024 100,706 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 25 Nov 2023 95,835 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test SAT. NAV. AND PHONE HOLDER ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt BOTH N/S AND O/S ()

Fail 24 Nov 2023 95,833 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1X WHEEL BOLT MISSING (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BULB POSSIBLY FITTED INCORRECTLY (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater not working ON WING MIRROR (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test SAT. NAV. AND PHONE HOLDER ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt BOTH N/S AND O/S ()

Pass 23 Nov 2022 87,713 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Nov 2021 81,392 miles

both os tyres worn close to legal limit

child seats fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2020 74,894 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 74,892 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 59,890 miles

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

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

nail in nsr tyre

nail in osr tyre

Pass 14 May 2018 48,732 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Jun 2017 39,423 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 32,049 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 32,038 miles

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

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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SL63 EFP is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SL63 EFP, 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 SL63 EFP registered?

SL63 EFP is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 December 2013.

Is SL63 EFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL63 EFP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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