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EX13 XEP

2013 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

296,989 mi
Last recorded296,989 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX13 XEP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 296,989 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened inc all suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 283,735 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 281,171 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 274,377 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 240,887 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under engine & floor trays obscuring some components

Pass 25 Feb 2020 227,313 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under engine & floor covers obscuring components

Pass 4 Mar 2019 197,529 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear wiper inop

Fail 28 Feb 2019 197,528 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bottom arm front bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working outer (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear wiper inop

Pass 8 May 2018 166,316 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2017 127,663 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 127,663 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view front wipers wrong way round (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 108,648 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f + o/s/f wishbond back bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

flywheel noisy

front wipers slight deteriorated

low coolant

under engine cover fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2016 101,597 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 95,906 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 93,397 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 87,988 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 84,906 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 82,017 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 82,017 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 76,451 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front suspension arm rear bushes slightly worn

Pass 6 Feb 2014 27,504 miles

small cut in offside rear tyre not deep enough to reveal cords - have advised customer to replace tyre asap

Fail 17 Jan 2014 24,317 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 24,317 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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EX13 XEP is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2013 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 80,604 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EX13 XEP, 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 EX13 XEP registered?

EX13 XEP is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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