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HK13 DWC

2013 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,666 mi
Last recorded125,666 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK13 DWC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 125,666 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing hard on inner edge just off cords (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 125,664 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing hard on inner edge just off cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 112,586 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 112,582 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 99,172 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 86,561 miles

Front discs worn

Plastic covers fitted to engine and underneath vehicle

Pass 15 Jul 2021 73,855 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 64,425 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 64,425 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 56,239 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner and outter edge

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 45,731 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front bottom windscreen slight damage

Pass 3 Jul 2017 36,258 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 29,587 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 29,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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HK13 DWC is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HK13 DWC, 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 HK13 DWC registered?

HK13 DWC is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 August 2013.

Is HK13 DWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK13 DWC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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