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SL63 ZJZ

2013 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,893 mi
Last recorded120,893 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL63 ZJZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 120,893 miles

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

Rear subframe and suspension arms are starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2025 109,917 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 109,916 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2024 93,530 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 93,377 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 74,178 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 74,178 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 71,602 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 68,531 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 68,531 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 67,821 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 67,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40 ZR18 92W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 63,200 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 53,213 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 41,775 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 30,845 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

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 ZJZ is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZJZ, 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 ZJZ registered?

SL63 ZJZ is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 November 2013.

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