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LF13 YKT

2013 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

189,937 mi
Last recorded189,937 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF13 YKT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 189,937 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 177,158 miles

Central exhaust clamp broken

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 19 May 2025 177,156 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface both sides painted over excessively with black product (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Central exhaust clamp broken

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 28 May 2024 167,987 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 167,754 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 159,888 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 159,888 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 143,856 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 96,559 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 68,425 miles

covers on floor and engine

Fail 7 Mar 2016 68,425 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

covers on floor and engine

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 YKT is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LF13 YKT, 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 YKT registered?

LF13 YKT is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 March 2013.

Is LF13 YKT safe to buy?

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