2013 Skoda Octavia 1.4L Petrol · SK63 PFX
2013 Skoda Octavia (1.4L, petrol). First registered 25 Oct 2013. Recorded mileage 29,788 miles. MOT expired on 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 29,788 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SK63 PFX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2025
- 29,788 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SK63 PFX 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 (SK63 PFX) between October 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction warning lamp on (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
SK63 PFX Mileage History
- 02/10/202317,624 mi
- 02/10/202317,624 mi
- 03/10/202418,974 mi+1,350 mi
- 25/09/202529,779 mi+10,805 mi
- 25/09/202529,788 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 6,136 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Octavia Mk2
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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