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OU13 VDO

2013 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

284,849 mi
Last recorded284,849 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU13 VDO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 284,849 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 283,634 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. ADJUSTED (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 253,769 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 253,747 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 228,809 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 199,445 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 199,422 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 176,179 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 176,094 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 159,702 miles

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

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

emissions not detected

Fail 16 Jan 2020 159,644 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

emissions not detected

Pass 23 Jul 2019 141,374 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 141,214 miles

Front Brake performance not tested Due to risk of damage to vehicle and our equipment (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Side repeater in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose Inner CV joint bolts not tight SHOULD NOT DRIVE (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre heavily cracked and perished in tread grooves

Offside Rear Nail in centre of tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2019 140,942 miles

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

emissions not detected

Pass 17 Jul 2018 109,356 miles

Centre rear brake light not working

Emissions not detected

Front brake pads getting low

Pass 19 Jul 2017 75,288 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

hi-level brake light in-op

Fail 19 Jul 2017 75,288 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

hi-level brake light in-op

Pass 2 Mar 2017 70,635 miles

High level stop light not working

Fail 2 Mar 2017 70,635 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

High level stop light not working

Pass 5 Apr 2016 52,723 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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OU13 VDO is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OU13 VDO, 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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OU13 VDO is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 May 2013.

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