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YB63 EYR

2013 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

323,827 mi
Last recorded323,827 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB63 EYR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 323,827 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 308,955 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 282,791 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 Arrowspeed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 Saferich (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 282,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 Tatko (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Cut but not to cord 205/55/16 Arrowspeed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn 205/55/16 Saferich (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 258,550 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 258,316 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 226,468 miles

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield damaged and insecure

Pass 15 Apr 2021 195,225 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 182,832 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 140,360 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 106,383 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 60,651 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 60,611 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 58,892 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 58,761 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear both rear tyres cracking

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 EYR is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EYR, 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 EYR registered?

YB63 EYR is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 December 2013.

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The MOT history for YB63 EYR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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