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DA13 WUJ

2013 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,130 mi
Last recorded76,130 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA13 WUJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 76,130 miles

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

No smoke diesel test passed

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2024 75,193 miles

Both front shocks light misting of oil

No smoke diesel test passed

Offside Front tyre tread damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also so slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Rear washer not working

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2024 75,193 miles

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

Both front shocks light misting of oil

Nearside Rear brake pads low

No smoke diesel test passed

Offside Front tyre tread damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also so slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Rear washer not working

under trays fitted

Pass 31 May 2023 73,617 miles

Both front wipers

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

Nearside Rear showing signs of binding , but not binding at time of test.

No smoke diesel test passed

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

Rear washer jet not working

under trays fitted

Fail 31 May 2023 73,617 miles

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

Both front wipers

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

Nearside Rear showing signs of binding , but not binding at time of test.

No smoke diesel test passed

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

Rear washer jet not working

under trays fitted

Pass 17 May 2022 72,107 miles

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

No smoke diesel test passed

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 17 May 2022 72,095 miles

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

Front brake pads low

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

Nearside Front tyre inner edge

No smoke diesel test passed

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 27 May 2021 70,695 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 68,748 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre inner edge

No smoke diesel test passed

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

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

both rear tyres inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2018 32,143 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 26,215 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 21,026 miles

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 WUJ is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WUJ, 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 WUJ registered?

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

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