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SW62 JXG

2013 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

123,789 mi
Last recorded123,789 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW62 JXG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 123,789 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 116,536 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 116,523 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2023 107,759 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2023 107,654 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 92,380 miles

Nearside Front ARB link slightly loose

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 77,118 miles

Exhaust clamp deteriorated

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 65,044 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 54,210 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Front Upper shocker mounts slight play

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 37,516 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 23,565 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 22,997 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 19,667 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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SW62 JXG is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SW62 JXG, 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 SW62 JXG registered?

SW62 JXG is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 January 2013.

Is SW62 JXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW62 JXG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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