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BX13 UHZ

2013 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

262,670 mi
Last recorded262,670 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX13 UHZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 262,670 miles

Slight underbody corrosion.

Under tray/covers fitted.

Fail 24 Sep 2024 262,667 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Slight underbody corrosion.

Under tray/covers fitted.

Pass 9 Sep 2023 239,593 miles

ns dip light dimming,nsf outer cv boot poor,front suspension arms poor,nsf linkbar rubber poor,osr tyre tread uneven wear,running gear rusting

Pass 7 Sep 2022 201,350 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 201,300 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 191,615 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2021 191,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 158,188 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 136,290 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 134,596 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 134,594 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top rubber insecure/damaged-check it (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

front suspension arm bushes deteriorating,passenger rear parking brake effort not great

Pass 18 May 2018 116,580 miles

Engine bay/Battery cover fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Under trays fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Pass 2 Jun 2017 79,998 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 48,645 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 48,645 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear 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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BX13 UHZ is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BX13 UHZ, 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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BX13 UHZ is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 March 2013.

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