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JW56 SMW

2013 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

146,402 mi
Last recorded146,402 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJW56 SMW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 146,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 143,420 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 143,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 140,472 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 140,472 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2022 136,812 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 136,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 131,059 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 131,059 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2020 127,554 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 123,193 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 123,193 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 117,873 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 117,873 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged will not connect to stalk (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2017 112,986 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted.

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

Pass 10 May 2016 107,995 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 107,995 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 102,279 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 102,279 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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JW56 SMW is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 JW56 SMW, 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 JW56 SMW registered?

JW56 SMW is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 February 2013.

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