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EX13 XER

2013 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests30 (23 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

258,028 mi
Last recorded258,028 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX13 XER
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

23 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 258,028 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2026 258,028 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 248,165 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 248,165 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 245,147 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 244,017 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 234,115 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 215,866 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 190,483 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 159,672 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 159,672 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 136,083 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 115,510 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 101,903 miles

under tray

Fail 13 Sep 2016 101,902 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

coolant

under tray

Pass 15 Aug 2016 99,462 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 89,143 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 89,102 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 67,527 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 58,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Mar 2015 58,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Dec 2014 45,068 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

low emitter on emissions

note plastic trim fitted to sills wheel arches and underside of vehicle unable to fully check

Pass 1 Dec 2014 45,068 miles

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

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

low emitter on emissions

note plastic trim fitted to sills wheel arches and underside of vehicle unable to fully check

Pass 13 Nov 2014 43,528 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 39,055 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Aug 2014 39,055 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2014 37,231 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2014 36,375 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 21,853 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 5,630 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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EX13 XER is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.

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 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 EX13 XER, 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 XER registered?

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

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