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BD13 DYJ

2013 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,762 mi
Last recorded158,762 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 DYJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 158,762 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 158,762 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 143,171 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 120,025 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side light out (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 120,025 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect may have bulb fitting issue / requires aim check after repair (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken lower coil broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side light out (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 106,957 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 95,128 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 83,205 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 70,238 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2016 58,852 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 58,653 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

yellow warning/information triangle light on dash is on

Fail 8 Jul 2016 58,653 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

yellow warning/information triangle light on dash is on

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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BD13 DYJ is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BD13 DYJ, 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 BD13 DYJ registered?

BD13 DYJ is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 June 2013.

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