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MA13 DWE

2013 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

203,273 mi
Last recorded203,273 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA13 DWE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 203,273 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 198,936 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 196,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 193,368 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 178,991 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 97,023 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of oil. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing chunks coming off tyre tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure cracked (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 97,023 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of oil. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing chunks coming off tyre tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure cracked (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 87,676 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 87,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2017 80,324 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 76,349 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 67,183 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Fail 7 Jul 2016 67,183 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 62,249 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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MA13 DWE is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Grey 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 MA13 DWE, 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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MA13 DWE is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 April 2013.

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