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HY13 YMJ

2013 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,835 mi
Last recorded102,835 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY13 YMJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 102,835 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 94,748 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 88,881 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 88,881 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system WHERE IT BOLTS TO THE CALIPER (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 83,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 80,512 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 77,823 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 77,823 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 75,817 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 led block inop (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 73,816 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 70,223 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 60,196 miles

engine pans

zero smoke

Pass 12 Apr 2017 53,328 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 44,831 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Off Side rear (3.5.1i)

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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HY13 YMJ is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HY13 YMJ, 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 HY13 YMJ registered?

HY13 YMJ is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 April 2013.

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