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HY13 YMV

2013 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

135,950 mi
Last recorded135,950 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY13 YMV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 135,950 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 125,611 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 125,611 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 125,611 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 121,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 115,117 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 7 Feb 2023 115,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Feb 2022 109,761 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked but not towards Drivers View (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2022 109,761 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked but not towards Drivers View (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 101,677 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 101,676 miles

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

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 25 May 2020 95,398 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 92,921 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 92,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 90,532 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 90,531 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing fuel cap missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear one of the position light not working

Pass 21 Jul 2017 80,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 80,616 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 56,932 miles

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

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

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 YMV is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HY13 YMV, 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 YMV registered?

HY13 YMV is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 April 2013.

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