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DA62 YDF

2013 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,037 mi
Last recorded120,037 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA62 YDF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 120,037 miles

Central Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2026 120,037 miles

Central Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2026 115,785 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 115,785 miles

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 107,737 miles

Central Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 99,993 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

under side of car slightly corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2022 91,263 miles

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

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

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

under side of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2021 82,927 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 74,434 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 68,747 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 60,885 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 52,938 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 52,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 44,263 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 32,869 miles

under trays fitted and obstructing some components

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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DA62 YDF is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DA62 YDF, 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 DA62 YDF registered?

DA62 YDF is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 January 2013.

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