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SM63 CZX

2013 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

158,913 mi
Last recorded158,913 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM63 CZX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 158,913 miles

front sub frame corroded

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

offside front coil spring corroded

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2025 158,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

front sub frame corroded

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

offside front coil spring corroded

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2024 137,993 miles

front sub frame slightly corroded

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

rear axle beam slightly corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2023 119,750 miles

front sub frame slightly corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2023 119,748 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

front sub frame slightly corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2022 105,786 miles

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded and pitted

nearside front brake back plate missing

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge 0mm no cords showing at time of test

Fail 11 Apr 2022 105,784 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded and pitted

nearside front brake back plate missing

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front brake back plate loose

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge 0mm no cords showing at time of test

Pass 20 Apr 2021 93,341 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2021 93,341 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 83,099 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded and pads getting low

nearside front alloy slightly damaged on inner edge

offside front shock absorber slightly damp with oil

Fail 30 Mar 2020 83,097 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn and corroded and pads getting low

nearside and offside front shock absorbers slightly damp with oil

nearside front alloy slightly damaged on inner edge

nearside front tyre worn low on inside edge

Pass 4 Apr 2019 65,540 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2019 65,537 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2018 49,408 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 49,408 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 33,006 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 30,809 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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SM63 CZX is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SM63 CZX, 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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SM63 CZX is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 December 2013.

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