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BH05 WGH

2013 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

174,312 mi
Last recorded174,312 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBH05 WGH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 174,312 miles

Nearside Rear body damage no sharp edges

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge keep an eye on (5.2.3 (e))

unable to see all components in engine bay due to covers

unable to see all components on underside due to covers

Fail 17 Feb 2026 174,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear body damage no sharp edges

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge keep an eye on (5.2.3 (e))

unable to see all components in engine bay due to covers

unable to see all components on underside due to covers

Pass 18 Feb 2025 170,886 miles

Nearside boby work damage now sharp edges

unable to test all components in engine bay due to covers

unable to test all components on underside due to covers

Pass 6 Mar 2024 166,746 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

nsf side repeater slight damage

nsr reflector slight damage

rear exhaust heat shield loose

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

unable to test most underside vehicle due to covers

unable to test some under bonnet components due to covers

Fail 6 Mar 2024 166,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

nsf side repeater slight damage

nsr reflector slight damage

rear exhaust heat shield loose

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

unable to test most underside vehicle due to covers

unable to test some under bonnet components due to covers

Pass 7 Mar 2023 159,541 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 159,374 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 149,612 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 136,005 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 126,611 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 109,598 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 92,074 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 919,700 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 75,266 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 55,512 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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BH05 WGH is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BH05 WGH, 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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BH05 WGH is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 March 2013.

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