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J23 WNG

2013 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

187,025 mi
Last recorded187,025 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 WNG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 187,025 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 172,289 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 156,230 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 142,537 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 142,537 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2022 129,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S REAR TYRE LOW TREAD, CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 129,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S REAR TYRE LOW TREAD, CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 113,333 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 100,579 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect O/S & N/S front shock absorbers misting (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 100,578 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect O/S & N/S front shock absorbers misting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 84,129 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 67,317 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 66,988 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm on pad lining (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Spare tyre defective puncture sealant out of date (10/08/2014)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 48,792 miles

Both rear tyres stepped on inner edges

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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J23 WNG is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 J23 WNG, 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 J23 WNG registered?

J23 WNG is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 November 2013.

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