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HV13 YTU

2013 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,973 mi
Last recorded174,973 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV13 YTU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 174,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 155,651 miles

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

Nearside registration lamp dim

Offside Body component slightly loose Door mirror unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Tape covering parts of webbing not allowing full inspection of seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Temporary glass fitted at time of test (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 155,456 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine Contaminated auxiliary belt (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside registration lamp dim

Offside Body component slightly loose Door mirror unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Tape covering parts of webbing not allowing full inspection of seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Temporary glass fitted at time of test (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 154,725 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 140,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 137,156 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 137,156 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 129,834 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 107,681 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre on 3mm and lightly cracked

Pass 23 Jan 2018 86,654 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Jan 2018 86,654 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Jan 2017 66,303 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 44,960 miles

NAIL N/S/R TYRE

Pass 30 Jan 2015 24,040 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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HV13 YTU is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Yellow 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 HV13 YTU, 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 HV13 YTU registered?

HV13 YTU is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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