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DA13 SPV

2013 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,853 mi
Last recorded123,853 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA13 SPV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 123,853 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both itensity reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 27 May 2026 123,853 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both itensity reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 115,914 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borh wearing more on inner tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 115,914 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link arm top ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both front side lights (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borh wearing more on inner tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2024 108,627 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 108,626 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2023 103,319 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 97,076 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 88,201 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 79,123 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 66,911 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 55,833 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 44,180 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 35,405 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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DA13 SPV is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DA13 SPV, 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 DA13 SPV registered?

DA13 SPV is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 June 2013.

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