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BK13 YLZ

2013 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

163,686 mi
Last recorded163,686 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK13 YLZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 163,686 miles

rear subframe and suspension component's becoming corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2026 163,642 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn/scrubbed off inside edge. perished/cracking (recommend replacement)

rear subframe and suspension component's becoming corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2025 159,430 miles

offside rear tyre worn - inside edge

Pass 5 Jun 2024 155,655 miles

offside rear tyre worn slightly - inside edge

Pass 19 Jun 2023 151,264 miles

nearside rear tyre perished/starting to split - inside edge

nearside front tyre worn/scrubbed off - outer edge (recommend replacement)

Pass 3 Nov 2022 147,601 miles

both front brake discs (inside face) corroded/worn/scored

nearside rear brake disc corroded/scored. brake pads becoming worn

offside front tyre 'scrubbed off' slightly inside edge

Pass 3 Dec 2021 143,218 miles

both front brake discs (inside face) corroded/lipped/scored

both front suspension arms (wishbone) rear bushes perished/slight play

rear brakes becoming worn - nearside rear disc lipped/scored

Pass 12 Nov 2020 139,405 miles

both front brake discs (inside face) lipped/scored/worn

nearside front tyre worn - close to legal limit

nearside rear brake disc worn. lipped/scored

offside front tyre scrubbed off - inside edge

slight play in both front suspension arm (wishbone) rear bushes

Pass 6 Dec 2019 135,531 miles

both front brake discs (inside face) slightly lipped/scored

nearside front tyre becomming worn

nearside rear brake disc slightly lipped/scored

Pass 20 Nov 2018 128,800 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 8 Dec 2017 121,051 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 109,914 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

nearside rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2016 83,631 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 83,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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BK13 YLZ is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BK13 YLZ, 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 BK13 YLZ registered?

BK13 YLZ is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 April 2013.

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