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SO62 FBD

2013 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,259 mi
Last recorded149,259 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO62 FBD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 149,259 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 149,257 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 144,223 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 131,851 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 121,300 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 121,300 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 108,314 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 108,314 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 95,111 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 85,031 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 85,030 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 76,148 miles

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both upper lights not working but lower ones ok (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake dragging slightly

Offside registration plate light working but dim

engine covers and undertrays fitted

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 23 Jan 2017 60,998 miles

engine covers ltd inspection of engine bay.

undertrays ltd inspection of underside carried out.

Pass 22 Jan 2016 41,086 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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SO62 FBD is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc 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 SO62 FBD, 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 SO62 FBD registered?

SO62 FBD is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 January 2013.

Is SO62 FBD safe to buy?

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