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M12 DWN

2013 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,972 mi
Last recorded121,972 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 DWN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 121,972 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2026 121,969 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2025 113,679 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 100,654 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 92,797 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 84,528 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 84,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall - 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Ply protruding from perished tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 73,060 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 67,670 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect All (4) (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 67,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Small cut in the tread, Ply visible - 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp illuminated

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect All (4) (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 63,280 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 61,396 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 58,197 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 53,630 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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M12 DWN is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 M12 DWN, 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 M12 DWN registered?

M12 DWN is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 September 2013.

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