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LY13 NUE

2013 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

85,335 mi
Last recorded85,335 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY13 NUE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 85,335 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 75,187 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 68,034 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 68,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip beam (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 62,334 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 62,334 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 58,980 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 58,980 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 54,074 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 54,074 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2020 48,293 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 42,637 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 42,637 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 36,411 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 36,410 miles

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

2 nails in offside rear tyre

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 29,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 22,096 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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LY13 NUE is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 LY13 NUE, 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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LY13 NUE is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 August 2013.

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