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PX13 UBU

2013 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

144,875 mi
Last recorded144,875 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX13 UBU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 144,875 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 123,715 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 123,714 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Brake caliper (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 101,755 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 84,412 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 70,814 miles

Engine cover & Undertray fitted

Fail 2 Jan 2020 70,219 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine cover & Undertray fitted

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Oil level low

Pass 7 Jan 2019 48,509 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect on the limit, strongly advise to replace asap (5.3.2 (b))

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

o/s/r seat belt locking mechanism casing missing

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2018 26,071 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 5,195 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 4,693 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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PX13 UBU is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UBU, 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 UBU registered?

PX13 UBU is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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