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JB04 SKB

2013 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests29 (24 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.8%

Mileage

102,703 mi
Last recorded102,703 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB04 SKB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

24 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 102,703 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 146,400 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

rear suspension subframe heavily undersealed restricting full inspection

Pass 12 Mar 2025 98,875 miles

Both rear tyres perished,r/h side is also feathered on inner edge.

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

L/H front strut slightly damp.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 98,875 miles

Both rear tyres perished,r/h side is also feathered on inner edge.

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

L/H front strut slightly damp.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 141,445 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 94,340 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Mar 2024 94,340 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 131,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement movement in front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 4mm, plus wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement movement in front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low at 4mm plus wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Steel solid sections of rear flexies corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 131,999 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement movement in front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 4mm, plus wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement movement in front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low at 4mm plus wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Steel solid sections of rear flexies corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 87,880 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 121,957 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 121,957 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 80,146 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2021 122,211 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 73,467 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jan 2021 104,808 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 67,716 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2020 98,794 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 58,614 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2019 87,530 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 49,474 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 77,263 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 39,509 miles

Engine Covers Fitted

Undertrays Fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2017 39,509 miles

Engine Covers Fitted

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2017 72,850 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 26,334 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 70,399 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 68,619 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 59,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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JB04 SKB is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.8%.

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 JB04 SKB, 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 JB04 SKB registered?

JB04 SKB is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 March 2013.

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The MOT history for JB04 SKB shows 29 tests with a 82.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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