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PX13 MTZ

2013 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

181,574 mi
Last recorded181,574 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX13 MTZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 181,574 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 179,944 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken (0.1 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides under springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides arm under springs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 179,944 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine misfire and stalls (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken (0.1 (b))

Offside Front noise possible stone on brake disc

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides under springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides arm under springs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 168,662 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bushes perished both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate cracked (0.1 (b))

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

service due and auxiliary belt squeak

Fail 1 Jul 2024 168,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and tread distorted (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and tread distorted (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bushes perished both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge very close to canvas (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 225/40 R18 pirelli (5.2.3 (e))

service due and auxiliary belt squeak

Pass 28 Mar 2023 156,957 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and stepped badly inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/40 R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front lamp has condensation

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and stepped badly inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bulb failure light on all obligatory lights working

Fail 28 Mar 2023 156,957 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and stepped badly inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/40 R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front lamp has condensation

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and stepped badly inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

bulb failure light on all obligatory lights working

Pass 23 Mar 2022 144,789 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres irregular wear inner edges may cause tyre noise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 129,929 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 121,705 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 121,705 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 100,134 miles

Rear tyres feathered

Pass 22 Mar 2018 82,328 miles

Rear tyres feathered on inner edges

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 82,328 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear tyres feathered on inner edges

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 60,271 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 43,010 miles

Both rear tyres starting to go out of shape on inner edges

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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PX13 MTZ is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PX13 MTZ, 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 PX13 MTZ registered?

PX13 MTZ is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 March 2013.

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