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DG13 YWC

2013 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

142,119 mi
Last recorded142,119 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG13 YWC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 142,119 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 1 Aug 2025 129,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has 2 cuts center tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield is insecure.

Fail 1 Aug 2025 129,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has 2 cuts center tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield is insecure.

Pass 21 Aug 2024 117,932 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 117,932 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 110,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 110,202 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 102,977 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 102,977 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken lower coil broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel slightly binding.

Pass 24 Aug 2021 97,781 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 95,737 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 88,807 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 88,807 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 18 Jan 2019 71,028 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 50,042 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 43,498 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 32,806 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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DG13 YWC is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DG13 YWC, 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 YWC registered?

DG13 YWC is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 March 2013.

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