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LJ62 KHM

2013 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,276 mi
Last recorded132,276 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ62 KHM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 132,276 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2026 132,262 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2025 124,980 miles

Central centre exhaust clamp broken

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 116,624 miles

Front brake discs lipped and pads 5mm

Oil leak

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear number plate in poor condition

Rear suspension bump stops perished

Fail 1 Feb 2024 116,528 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front brake discs lipped and pads 5mm

Oil leak

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear number plate in poor condition

Rear suspension bump stops perished

Pass 30 Jan 2023 107,965 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 100,160 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 100,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 92,054 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 82,809 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a puncture repair

Offside Rear tyre has a puncture repair

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 29 Jan 2020 82,808 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front tyre has a puncture repair

Offside Rear tyre has a puncture repair

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 29 Jan 2019 68,361 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under Trays Fitted.

Pass 30 Jan 2018 55,462 miles

Engine and underbody trays fitted obscuring components

Fail 30 Jan 2018 55,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Engine and underbody trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 28 Jan 2017 43,330 miles

Undertrays conceal underbody components

Pass 3 Feb 2016 32,560 miles

front brake discs are corroded on inner braking surfaces

rear brake discs are corroded on outer braking surfaces

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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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LJ62 KHM is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LJ62 KHM, 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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LJ62 KHM is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 February 2013.

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