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LY62 DCF

2013 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

58,567 mi
Last recorded58,567 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY62 DCF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 58,567 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 50,369 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Mar 2024 44,160 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 42,598 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 40,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also deteriorating and splitting (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also deteriorating and splitting (5.2.3 (e))

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

slight corrosion o/s rear brake disc

Pass 8 Mar 2021 36,003 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 35,493 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 35,467 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working LED Unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 34,602 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 32,575 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 31,100 miles

cover fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2016 25,518 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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LY62 DCF is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LY62 DCF, 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 LY62 DCF registered?

LY62 DCF is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 January 2013.

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The MOT history for LY62 DCF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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