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L28 JHB

2013 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

52,408 mi
Last recorded52,408 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL28 JHB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 52,408 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 47,793 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2024 47,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 47,658 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 45,854 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 43,439 miles

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 23 Oct 2020 41,665 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 38,491 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 33,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 28,761 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 22,408 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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L28 JHB is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Blue 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 L28 JHB, 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 L28 JHB registered?

L28 JHB is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 December 2013.

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