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AF13 EJA

2013 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,676 mi
Last recorded120,676 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 EJA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 120,676 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 111,348 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 101,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 101,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 91,652 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 86,774 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 86,774 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 81,483 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Lamp corroded (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight misting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 77,923 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 77,923 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively flat blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 73,267 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 67,354 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 67,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 55,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also inner edge is worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also inner edge is worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has cracks between the treads

Pass 26 Aug 2016 45,409 miles

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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AF13 EJA is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc 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 AF13 EJA, 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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AF13 EJA is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2013.

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