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M26 AJA

2013 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,609 mi
Last recorded131,609 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM26 AJA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 131,609 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2025 131,609 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working Door mirror. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2024 120,116 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 106,153 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 106,082 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 106,079 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 168,485 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement in cases of multiple (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement in cases of multiple (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear axle slightly corroded but structural rigidity remains secure

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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M26 AJA is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M26 AJA, 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 M26 AJA registered?

M26 AJA is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2013.

Is M26 AJA safe to buy?

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