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DF62 NPG

2013 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

156,294 mi
Last recorded156,294 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF62 NPG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 156,294 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2025 156,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 149,026 miles

Nearside Front Inner GATER CLAMP LOSE

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 149,000 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure CLAMP BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner GATER CLAMP LOSE

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 141,888 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 137,743 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 137,742 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 117,659 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 97,414 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 83,084 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 68,120 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm 225/40 R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 53,105 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 48,015 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 43,801 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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DF62 NPG is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,987cc 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 DF62 NPG, 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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DF62 NPG is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 January 2013.

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