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BU13 UCD

2013 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

157,793 mi
Last recorded157,793 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 UCD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 157,793 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 149,159 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 140,276 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 130,602 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 120,931 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edges on both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 112,811 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 98,284 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 94,514 miles

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

emissions blip not detected

undertarys fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2017 73,108 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 61,282 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 61,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 UCD is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BU13 UCD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU13 UCD registered?

BU13 UCD is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 April 2013.

Is BU13 UCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU13 UCD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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