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DL13 SYP

2013 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,442 mi
Last recorded131,442 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL13 SYP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 131,442 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Jul 2024 120,359 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 107,136 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 splitting on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge and 3mm--advise to replace (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge and approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

damage to bodywork

Fail 6 Jul 2023 107,136 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 splitting on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge and 3mm--advise to replace (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge and approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

damage to bodywork

Pass 19 Jul 2022 94,756 miles

Offside Front Body component slightly loose bumper damaged and loose and inner wheel arch liner. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn/wearing on outer edges, perishing and cracking.

Fail 16 Jul 2022 94,742 miles

Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear brake discs. (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner and outer brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front tyres worn on inner edges and showing cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body component slightly loose bumper damaged and loose and inner wheel arch liner. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn/wearing on outer edges, perishing and cracking.

Pass 22 Jul 2021 81,576 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose Accident damage to bumper and under arch shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 72,086 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 61,959 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 49,338 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 37,771 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jul 2016 25,119 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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DL13 SYP is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DL13 SYP, 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 DL13 SYP registered?

DL13 SYP is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 July 2013.

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