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YB63 ARX

2013 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

272,172 mi
Last recorded272,172 miles
Recorded on18 May 2024
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB63 ARX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2024 272,172 miles

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

Front Lower under tray fitted

Fail 18 May 2024 272,172 miles

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

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

Front Lower under tray fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2023 268,549 miles

Front Lower under tray fitted

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 268,549 miles

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

Front Lower under tray fitted

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 95,429 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 95,429 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 85,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has slight iregular wear ()

both front wipers smearing slightlyat time of mot

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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YB63 ARX is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YB63 ARX, 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 YB63 ARX registered?

YB63 ARX is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 December 2013.

Is YB63 ARX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB63 ARX shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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