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WJ63 VAE

2013 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

147,172 mi
Last recorded147,172 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ63 VAE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 147,172 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 138,132 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 137,448 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 133,536 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 127,028 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 119,375 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 115,955 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 104,994 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 87,788 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 87,788 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 71,397 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside/offside slight weep (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2016 54,890 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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WJ63 VAE is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WJ63 VAE, 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 WJ63 VAE registered?

WJ63 VAE is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 October 2013.

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