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OU13 ZZN

2013 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,980 mi
Last recorded104,980 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU13 ZZN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 104,980 miles

Tyre instructions incorrect

Pass 6 Dec 2024 104,578 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 99,360 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 90,850 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 80,398 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 80,398 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 72,312 miles

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

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

slight lip to front brake discs

Fail 4 Mar 2021 72,312 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all others approx. 2-3mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

slight lip to front brake discs

Pass 19 Feb 2020 67,624 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs lipped

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 57,128 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect fluid leak but not serious (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre worn on very edges - rest of tread 4-5mm

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth/almost smooth on outer edge - rest of tread 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect fluid leak but not serious (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre worn on very edges - rest of tread 5mm

slight lip to front brake discs - pads ok, 4-5mm

Pass 27 Feb 2018 46,156 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 35,579 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front wipers just starting to smear

Pass 1 Mar 2016 25,975 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 25,975 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ZZN is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,395cc petrol 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 OU13 ZZN, 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 OU13 ZZN registered?

OU13 ZZN is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 March 2013.

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