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AJ62 VWL

2013 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

69,885 mi
Last recorded69,885 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 VWL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 69,885 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive advise investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 69,858 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive advise investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 67,749 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 65,128 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 62,136 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 59,105 miles

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

water/ coolant marks around water pump

Pass 14 Jan 2021 55,685 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 55,680 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 53,530 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 46,296 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 38,784 miles

Rear tyres showing signs of age

Pass 6 Jan 2017 32,287 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)

Rear tyres starting to show signs of age

Pass 12 Jan 2016 24,888 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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AJ62 VWL is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AJ62 VWL, 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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AJ62 VWL is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 January 2013.

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