2013 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Diesel · MJ63 HTA
2013 Skoda Octavia (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Oct 2013. Recorded mileage 231,625 miles. MOT valid until 31 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 231,625 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MJ63 HTA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2026
- 231,625 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MJ63 HTA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Skoda Octavia (MJ63 HTA) between May 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
MJ63 HTA Mileage History
- 30/05/2023188,298 mi
- 30/05/2023188,298 mi
- 29/05/2024202,158 mi+13,860 mi
- 02/06/2025217,680 mi+15,522 mi
- 01/06/2026231,625 mi+13,945 mi
Average of roughly 14,411 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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