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VU63 JZJ

2013 Skoda Octavia

Brown Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,635 mi
Last recorded151,635 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU63 JZJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 151,635 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 147,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar 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 27 Dec 2023 134,183 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2023 134,183 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 116,934 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 116,932 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 98,518 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 88,290 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER LEAKING

Pass 13 May 2019 74,240 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 74,240 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 50,770 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 41,560 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 31,036 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 30,589 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 26,915 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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VU63 JZJ is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Brown with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VU63 JZJ, 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 VU63 JZJ registered?

VU63 JZJ is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 September 2013.

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