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WX63 BXU

2013 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

236,253 mi
Last recorded236,253 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX63 BXU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 236,253 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 231,986 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 225,373 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 213,672 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 213,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 197,858 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 197,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 187,161 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 178,539 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 168,772 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 162,110 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 151,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 151,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 147,128 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 147,029 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad low (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2020 130,289 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 121,403 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 104,261 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Nail and a screw in tread. ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inside sidewall heavily cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear seat base insecure.

Fail 29 Jul 2019 104,261 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low Unable to adjust. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Nail and a screw in tread. ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inside sidewall heavily cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear seat base insecure.

Pass 13 May 2019 101,218 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 85,656 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 72,503 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 61,200 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 47,348 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 34,231 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 30,433 miles

front grill damaged

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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WX63 BXU is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 WX63 BXU, 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 WX63 BXU registered?

WX63 BXU is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 October 2013.

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