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N888 DWG

2013 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

163,351 mi
Last recorded163,351 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN888 DWG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 163,351 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside front performance low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 148,839 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 136,111 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 136,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 106,066 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 76,329 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 60,106 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 33,422 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 28,154 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 20,146 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 14,657 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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N888 DWG is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N888 DWG, 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 N888 DWG registered?

N888 DWG is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 July 2013.

Is N888 DWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N888 DWG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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