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DE13 VVT

2013 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,535 mi
Last recorded116,535 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE13 VVT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 116,535 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 May 2024 116,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2023 107,638 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2023 107,567 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury headlamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 May 2022 97,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 84,295 miles

Coolant low

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 74,763 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 64,711 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 54,035 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 54,035 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 May 2017 47,609 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 23 May 2017 47,609 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55x16 (4.1.D.1b)

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 23 May 2016 35,936 miles

Surface cuts in outer sidewalls of offside front and offside rear tyres

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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DE13 VVT is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DE13 VVT, 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 DE13 VVT registered?

DE13 VVT is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 May 2013.

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