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DA13 WSL

2013 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

254,829 mi
Last recorded254,829 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 254,829 miles

Nearside Rear REAR LAMP CRACKED

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 254,829 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SPLIT CORD SHOWING (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SPLIT CORD SHOWING (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear REAR LAMP CRACKED

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 234,807 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 212,741 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

Pass 22 Jul 2022 182,817 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 171,106 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 171,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 154,974 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

service now ,on dash

Fail 17 Jul 2020 154,968 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

service now ,on dash

Pass 2 Aug 2019 130,264 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing - Not to excess

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre Non repairable - 225/45/17 ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm, DOT 1113, Age cracks, Winter tyre fitted, 225/45/17 91H (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 130,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 94W XL (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 94W XL (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front wipers slightly smearing - Not to excess

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre Non repairable - 225/45/17 ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm, DOT 1113, Age cracks, Winter tyre fitted, 225/45/17 91H (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 112,892 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 112,832 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 93,818 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 93,818 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 76,417 miles

Engine cover and undershields fitted obscuring view of some testable items.

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 WSL 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 62.5%.

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

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