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EX13 XFB

2013 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

252,007 mi
Last recorded252,007 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 252,007 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 251,851 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Small bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 186,086 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 121,688 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 106,481 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 106,481 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 89,107 miles

under engine cover fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2016 86,752 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 86,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 79,241 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 70,686 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 70,686 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 67,464 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 61,989 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2015 61,983 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2015 51,400 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 44,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 44,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 42,400 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 37,686 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 35,352 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 27,276 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 18,716 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 54,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 13,894 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 5,489 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

low emmision readings (no print out)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 4,669 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 16 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XFB is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XFB, 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 XFB registered?

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

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