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DS13 VKL

2013 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

152,844 mi
Last recorded152,844 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS13 VKL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 152,844 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 148,634 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 144,990 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 140,240 miles

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 131,206 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 127,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower samll stone chip crack

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

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Lower stone chip crack

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 119,730 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 110,758 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 110,758 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 97,277 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 88,254 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 76,460 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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DS13 VKL is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 DS13 VKL, 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 DS13 VKL registered?

DS13 VKL is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 June 2013.

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