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L29 OBY

2013 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,700 mi
Last recorded126,700 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL29 OBY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 126,700 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

sills distorted

Pass 28 Apr 2025 117,116 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

rear sills distorted

Pass 29 Apr 2024 105,933 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 102,874 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 94,990 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 94,989 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 88,105 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 81,025 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 81,025 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 70,284 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2018 55,030 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2018 55,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 37,894 miles

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

front to rear brake pipes hidden behind under-trays, not inspected

Pass 8 Apr 2016 24,233 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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L29 OBY is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Blue 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 L29 OBY, 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 L29 OBY registered?

L29 OBY is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 May 2013.

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