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L66 BTY

2013 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,462 mi
Last recorded116,462 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL66 BTY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2026 116,462 miles

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge almost to cords & perishing .......

screw in o/s/r tyre tread .......

Pass 30 Sep 2025 108,829 miles

all suspension covered with corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2024 100,924 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 88,926 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 85,048 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 80,534 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 65,348 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted distortion on inner rim - acceptable at time of test - recommend remedial action (5.2.2 (c) (i))

acceptable corrosion of rear subframe, assembly, rear hubs, and associated components

shields and rustproofing, etc, on underbody,etc, restrict examination of testable items

Pass 26 Oct 2019 59,319 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted and slight damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner shoulder,and uneven tread wear in areas there (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoiding of tread on BOTH edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 59,290 miles

Brake performance not tested due to tyre condition (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted and slight damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner shoulder,and uneven tread wear in areas there (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoiding of tread on BOTH edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 53,046 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 47,653 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Oct 2017 47,307 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 39,353 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 39,353 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads getting low (3.5.1g)

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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L66 BTY 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 L66 BTY, 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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L66 BTY is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 October 2013.

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