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YX63 VBA

2013 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

154,032 mi
Last recorded154,032 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX63 VBA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 154,032 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2026 153,725 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2025 142,788 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2024 131,183 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 131,183 miles

Road wheel fixing missing N/S/F BOLT (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 120,003 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 119,657 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 109,066 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2021 98,737 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 86,496 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 71,742 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 54,522 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 39,839 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 23,218 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)

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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YX63 VBA is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YX63 VBA, 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 YX63 VBA registered?

YX63 VBA is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 October 2013.

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