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KDM 81

2013 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

222,229 mi
Last recorded222,229 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKDM 81
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 222,229 miles

ADVISE Front and Rear brake discs worn with a corroded lip on them

ADVISE Front and Rear suspension components , brake , etc rubber bushes covered in AGE RELATED CORROSION AND WEAR

ADVISE Prop shaft rubber rear couplin perished and splitting

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misting up aim ok time of test (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone back rubber bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner and outer edges 225/50/17 98v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone back rubber bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner and outer edges 225/50/17 98v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside 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 Tyre worn on both edges 225/50/17 98v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on both edges 225/50/17 98v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 203,003 miles

ADVISE: Front and Rear suspension rubber bushes slight perishing/splitting/play age related

ADVISE: Rear outer prop shaft rubber coupling splitting/perished ,age related

Pass 12 Jan 2024 182,389 miles

ADVISE: ADVISE: Front and Rear suspension rubber bushes slight perishing/splitting age related

ADVISE: Rear outer prop shaft rubber coupling splitting/perished ,age related

Pass 20 Jan 2023 162,457 miles

ADVISE: Front and Rear suspension rubber bushes slight perishing/splitting age related

ADVISE: Rear outer prop shaft rubber coupling splitting/perished ,age related

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE: slight wear on ns/f inner edge of tyre (225/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 141,325 miles

ADVISE Front and Rear suspension rubber bushes slight perishing/splitting age related

ADVISE Rear outer prop shaft rubber coupling splitting/perished ,age related

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in in front centre of windsceen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 121,004 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 101,700 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 82,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE TREAD WORN TO 2.2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE TREAD WORN TO 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 82,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE TREAD WORN TO 2.2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE TREAD WORN TO 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 60,702 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 60,702 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working wing mirror indicator (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 38,075 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 38,075 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 26,711 miles

ADVISE EXCESS NOISE FROM CLUTCH ? / FLY WHEEL ? /GEAR BOX?

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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KDM 81 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 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 KDM 81, 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 KDM 81 registered?

KDM 81 is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 February 2013.

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