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AR13 RAN

2013 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,053 mi
Last recorded101,053 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR13 RAN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 101,053 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 97,326 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 97,326 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 93,661 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill dented

Fail 13 Nov 2023 93,624 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 87,903 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 76,911 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 68,151 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 60,480 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 49,582 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 45,681 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 45,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 38,227 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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AR13 RAN is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AR13 RAN, 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 AR13 RAN registered?

AR13 RAN is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 March 2013.

Is AR13 RAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR13 RAN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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