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SP63 VZA

2013 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

235,273 mi
Last recorded235,273 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP63 VZA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 235,273 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 230,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leading bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn smooth on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 11 Mar 2022 230,131 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leading bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn smooth on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Mar 2021 223,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 223,757 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside handbrake cable not routed correctly

Offside parking brake requires attention

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 205,671 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 205,659 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 199,806 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 199,806 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 176,111 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 155,721 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 155,721 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 133,648 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 113,253 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 113,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2017 85,132 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 61,600 miles

axle tyre sizes differ

Fail 13 Mar 2017 61,468 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

axle tyre sizes differ

Pass 7 Sep 2016 34,028 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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SP63 VZA is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SP63 VZA, 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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SP63 VZA is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 October 2013.

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