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EF13 DTO

2013 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

175,055 mi
Last recorded175,055 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF13 DTO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 175,055 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2026 175,055 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 167,940 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 161,749 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 151,163 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 145,061 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 145,061 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 131,977 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 128,898 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 128,898 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 105,087 miles

Engine cover and under trays masking some components

Pass 22 Aug 2018 79,466 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 62,852 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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EF13 DTO is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EF13 DTO, 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 EF13 DTO registered?

EF13 DTO is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 August 2013.

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