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EX13 XFG

2013 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

513,221 mi
Last recorded513,221 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 513,221 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides/corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides/front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Undertray fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2024 513,221 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides/corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides/front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2023 454,822 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 454,759 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 389,283 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 389,264 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 325,662 miles

Slight free play at steering wheel

Fail 2 Feb 2021 325,630 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding Unable to spin to check bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension rod fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Slight free play at steering wheel

Pass 3 Feb 2020 269,992 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 217,820 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 217,814 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 153,845 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 140,095 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 140,095 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Mar 2017 122,655 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s + o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 100,924 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

under engine cover fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2016 95,536 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 95,536 miles

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 60,425 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 55,579 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 52,847 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 51,781 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 51,672 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2014 49,423 miles

front discs worn

n/s/r upper sidelight inop

Fail 29 Dec 2014 49,419 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front discs worn

n/s/r upper sidelight inop

Pass 31 Dec 2013 17,306 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 14,628 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 11,651 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 3,899 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 XFG is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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

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