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FR13 YSL

2013 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,699 mi
Last recorded134,699 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 YSL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 134,699 miles

Body,axle,chassis & component corrosion

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres 4mm tread/cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 1 May 2026 134,697 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Body,axle,chassis & component corrosion

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres 4mm tread/cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2025 124,373 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 May 2025 124,373 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 112,518 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 102,267 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2023 102,267 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 89,196 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 78,893 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 72,032 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 64,500 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Fail 26 Jun 2019 64,500 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Aeroblades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Pass 11 Jul 2018 55,207 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 55,207 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both Front Tyres Poor Condition Wearing on Edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly Worn on Outer Edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre Cracking in Tread Wearing on Outer Edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 44,520 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine cover fitted covering components in the engine bay

under tray covers fitted covering components in the underframe

Pass 12 Jul 2016 32,534 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray covers fitted

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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FR13 YSL is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FR13 YSL, 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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FR13 YSL is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 July 2013.

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