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AV62 VST

2013 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

169,336 mi
Last recorded169,336 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 VST
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 169,336 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 169,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 150,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 131,704 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 114,304 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 95,250 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 80,675 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 66,721 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre tread worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2018 56,879 miles

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Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre tread wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre tread wearing on inner edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight damage in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake lever travel slightly high

Pass 9 Jan 2018 47,895 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both front brake discs corroding on inner faces slightly

Pass 10 Jan 2017 38,722 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both front brake discs corroding slightly on inner faces

both rear brake discs corroding slightly

Pass 15 Jan 2016 27,119 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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AV62 VST is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AV62 VST, 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 AV62 VST registered?

AV62 VST is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 January 2013.

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