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B20 EGC

2013 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

128,852 mi
Last recorded128,852 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 EGC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 128,852 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2026 128,852 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2026 91,630 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2026 91,621 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 122,059 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 122,059 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 77,025 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 77,023 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 111,618 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 63,802 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 102,643 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 51,609 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 51,604 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2022 49,613 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2022 49,610 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 89,015 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 43,801 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread at 4mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2021 43,801 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread at 4mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 75,619 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 40,308 miles

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2020 69,095 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 36,249 miles

chip in windscreen

Fail 3 Jun 2019 36,249 miles

chip in windscreen

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 60,195 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 31,395 miles

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

kerb damage nsf tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2018 52,522 miles

DPF fitted no emissions reading

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2017 25,550 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 42,866 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 20,833 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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B20 EGC is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 B20 EGC, 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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B20 EGC is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 June 2013.

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