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KU13 XJN

2013 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

217,504 mi
Last recorded217,504 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 217,504 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2025 217,467 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated extremely tight to release, (1.1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and close to limit 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

corrosion heavier towards the rear

no screenwash added to continue

Pass 2 Jan 2025 207,893 miles

Rear heavy corrosion on the rear

Fail 2 Jan 2025 207,892 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning indicator in wing mirror faulty (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear heavy corrosion on the rear

coolant low

Pass 2 Jan 2024 196,694 miles

Central exhaust clamp/sleeve corroded about to fail

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (225/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle, heavier towards rear

Pass 15 Dec 2022 182,942 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

general corrosion to underside of vehicle, heavier towards rear

Fail 15 Dec 2022 182,942 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both sides fouling inner arches, require re securing (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost cords inner edge (225/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

general corrosion to underside of vehicle, heavier towards rear

Pass 5 Jan 2022 172,828 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet pull handle missing unable to open bonnet at ease recommend repair

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2020 162,471 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 162,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 152,574 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 152,574 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 132,747 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 110,300 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 110,300 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 66,354 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides front (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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KU13 XJN 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 62.5%.

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 XJN, 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 XJN registered?

KU13 XJN is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 May 2013.

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