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BU13 UDX

2013 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

167,017 mi
Last recorded167,017 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 UDX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2026 167,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Backing plate/shim detached.Wedged behind disc and making scraping noise (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2025 147,463 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 128,296 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Jun 2024 127,820 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Tyre valve stem excessively cracking (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jun 2023 116,899 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 104,332 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 88,144 miles

Nearside Front and o/s/f/tyres worn from inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2020 75,175 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 66,378 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under tray(S)fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 5 Jul 2018 54,901 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 46,685 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 37,781 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Misting (2.7.3)

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 UDX is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 UDX, 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 UDX registered?

BU13 UDX is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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