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DG13 XGV

2013 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,464 mi
Last recorded124,464 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG13 XGV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 124,464 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 112,199 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2025 112,199 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 101,631 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 98,453 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear heat shield insecure

tyre sealant expired/pump missing

Fail 16 Mar 2023 98,453 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear heat shield insecure

tyre sealant expired/pump missing

Pass 15 Mar 2022 93,463 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 90,282 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 90,282 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 86,712 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 86,712 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 80,253 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 73,097 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 73,097 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2018 73,097 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 64,611 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 64,611 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 56,293 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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DG13 XGV is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DG13 XGV, 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 DG13 XGV registered?

DG13 XGV is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 March 2013.

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