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OE13 UPJ

2013 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

214,653 mi
Last recorded214,653 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE13 UPJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 214,653 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front side repeater lens damaged but still functional

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 22 Aug 2024 214,650 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front side repeater lens damaged but still functional

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

Rear heat shield loose

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 193,287 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 164,379 miles

Nearside Front brake disc backing plates slightly insecure

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 9 Aug 2021 138,239 miles

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

both front tyres treads slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Aug 2020 127,855 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

zero emission @ time of test

Pass 20 Aug 2019 111,061 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both very slight (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

rear brake pads getting down

Fail 20 Aug 2019 111,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both very slight (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

rear brake pads getting down

Pass 21 Aug 2018 90,204 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 79,209 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 79,204 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both headlamps (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 59,813 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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OE13 UPJ is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OE13 UPJ, 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 OE13 UPJ registered?

OE13 UPJ is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 August 2013.

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