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AB51 FAN

2013 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

148,632 mi
Last recorded148,632 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB51 FAN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 148,632 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2025 158,322 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 143,381 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2024 157,314 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 157,305 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 141,156 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 144,492 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 139,843 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 103,381 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 98,316 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 138,697 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 50,871 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 44,847 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 134,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 18,036 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Feb 2020 123,173 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 6,472 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 6,472 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 100,911 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 91,033 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 74,004 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

engine cocers and under trays fitted obscuring some items

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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AB51 FAN is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AB51 FAN, 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 AB51 FAN registered?

AB51 FAN is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 September 2013.

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The MOT history for AB51 FAN shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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