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KU13 PLJ

2013 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

212,836 mi
Last recorded212,836 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU13 PLJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 212,836 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 205,483 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2025 205,483 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 193,221 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 193,221 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 176,700 miles

Wipers smear screen

Fail 11 Jul 2023 176,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged inside edge totally bald and worn through the cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged inside edge totally bald and worn through the cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Wipers smear screen

Pass 3 Aug 2022 161,359 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 160,806 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 160,806 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 144,750 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Shock absorber damp (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 133,999 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 106,149 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 106,149 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 80,753 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low and have deep cuts in tread 205/55/16

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 74,077 miles

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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KU13 PLJ is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 KU13 PLJ, 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 KU13 PLJ registered?

KU13 PLJ is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 August 2013.

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The MOT history for KU13 PLJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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