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BL13 MXU

2013 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

288,805 mi
Last recorded288,805 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL13 MXU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 288,805 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 286,439 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 252,055 miles

Nearside Front bracket broken but still secured

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2023 252,024 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Exhaust shield slightly loose

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front bracket broken but still secured

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 236,466 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 199,585 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 197,066 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 196,843 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & rear disc pitted & worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 167,321 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 167,021 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))

Offside Rear SIDE LIGHT BULB IS INOP

Pass 28 Mar 2018 132,513 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 132,449 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 99,097 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 98,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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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BL13 MXU is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BL13 MXU, 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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BL13 MXU is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 July 2013.

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