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KL04 AKL

2013 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

88,283 mi
Last recorded88,283 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL04 AKL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 88,283 miles

Central Upper Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak possible water housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 82,581 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 77,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 72,243 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 69,470 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides

Pass 3 Aug 2020 67,505 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 64,730 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 55,453 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 38,668 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt full rear seats

Fail 24 Nov 2017 38,664 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt full rear seats

Rear tryes cracking

Pass 22 Dec 2016 27,065 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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KL04 AKL is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 KL04 AKL, 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 KL04 AKL registered?

KL04 AKL is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 October 2013.

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