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LA12 HRA

2013 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

224,700 mi
Last recorded224,700 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA12 HRA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 224,700 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2025 209,617 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 193,342 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 193,329 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 178,454 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2022 166,095 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 28 May 2021 149,383 miles

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 28 May 2020 128,028 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 92,953 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 77,829 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 53,556 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2016 44,787 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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LA12 HRA is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LA12 HRA, 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 LA12 HRA registered?

LA12 HRA is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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