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LF13 YHR

2013 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

67,220 mi
Last recorded67,220 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF13 YHR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 67,220 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective sleeve clamping bolt corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 67,220 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Front caliper seized pad metal to metal contact (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn at rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn metal to metal with pad (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective sleeve clamping bolt corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 64,560 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen at flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also cracking between treads (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also cut on sidewall and cracking between treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake showing signs of over heating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust sleeve securing clamps corroded/fractured ( THERE IS A RISK OF DETACHMENT )

Pass 6 Aug 2024 59,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking between treads and cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 54,493 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ,bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing , tread cracked slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ,tread cracked slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracked slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 54,493 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ,bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing , tread cracked slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ,tread cracked slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracked slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 51,644 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 48,695 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2020 46,889 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 40,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 40,535 miles

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

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

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 35,020 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 28,545 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 28,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2016 21,687 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 YHR is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Grey 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 YHR, 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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LF13 YHR is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 March 2013.

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