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BU13 UBR

2013 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,566 mi
Last recorded145,566 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 UBR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 145,566 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 145,566 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 135,037 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2023 129,748 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 113,382 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 110,271 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2022 110,142 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 92,978 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 83,349 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 83,349 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 71,629 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 55,051 miles

exhaust emissions

front pads low 2mm approx

osf shock slight mist of oil

osr tyre wearing low outer edges

Fail 9 Sep 2018 54,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge low (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

exhaust emissions

front pads low 2mm approx

osf shock slight mist of oil

osf tyre on 2mm wearing low inner edge

osr tyre wearing low outer edges

Pass 3 May 2017 41,312 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 40,899 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 21 Mar 2016 23,330 miles

all tyres cracking & wearing low on inner edges

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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BU13 UBR is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BU13 UBR, 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 BU13 UBR registered?

BU13 UBR is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 March 2013.

Is BU13 UBR safe to buy?

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