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LF13 YBC

2013 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

199,294 mi
Last recorded199,294 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF13 YBC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 199,294 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 185,856 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 185,856 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 167,847 miles

Nearside 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 worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 149,482 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 129,544 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 129,519 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 112,816 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 98,816 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 98,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 74,363 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

trays and covers fitted to the under body of vehicle preventing full inspection

Pass 1 Mar 2018 62,571 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 62,571 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid frozen (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 48,268 miles

Front wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 2 Mar 2016 32,842 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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LF13 YBC is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LF13 YBC, 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 LF13 YBC registered?

LF13 YBC is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 March 2013.

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