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VU63 JZW

2013 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

157,500 mi
Last recorded157,500 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU63 JZW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 157,500 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 141,343 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 119,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 107,970 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 103,670 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2022 103,670 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2021 86,778 miles

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2020 76,359 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 62,498 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 46,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge.

engine cover fitted restricting the inspection of the top of the engine.

under tray fitted restricting the inspection of the bottom of the engine.

Pass 12 Aug 2016 23,764 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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VU63 JZW is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VU63 JZW, 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 JZW registered?

VU63 JZW is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 September 2013.

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