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EA13 PLX

2013 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

40,993 mi
Last recorded40,993 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA13 PLX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 40,993 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread slightly low + aged cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 40,993 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread slightly low + aged cracks (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 40,296 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and aged cracks to edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 38,664 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 38,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 36,549 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 34,335 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 32,185 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 32,185 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2019 29,117 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 25,865 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Offside Front tyre wearing low (2mm)

both rear tyres have age cuts/scuffs

Fail 23 May 2018 25,865 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front brake pads wearing low

Offside Front tyre wearing low (2mm)

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

both rear tyres have age cuts/scuffs

Pass 31 May 2017 22,949 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2016 18,871 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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EA13 PLX is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EA13 PLX, 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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EA13 PLX is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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