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MX13 XEF

2013 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,737 mi
Last recorded87,737 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX13 XEF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 87,737 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026 87,733 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 84,192 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 82,588 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 81,338 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 77,046 miles

Rear WIPER SPLIT

Fail 29 Jun 2022 77,046 miles

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

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

Rear WIPER SPLIT

Pass 22 Jun 2021 68,986 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 68,986 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Temporary spare fitted new tyre fitted on test (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 64,056 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 64,054 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2019 59,639 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 55,166 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 49,536 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 45,339 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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MX13 XEF is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MX13 XEF, 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 MX13 XEF registered?

MX13 XEF is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is MX13 XEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX13 XEF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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