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R444 BAT

2013 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

110,740 mi
Last recorded110,740 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR444 BAT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 110,740 miles

Nearside Rear tail light is cracked but doesn't allow the ingress of water

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 104,595 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 97,319 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 97,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 90,194 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 84,216 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 84,216 miles

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

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 84,195 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 78,010 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 70,511 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 58,734 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edge (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 46,500 miles

Centre exhaust clamp starting to corrode

Hand brake guide trim stiff

Slight lip front disks

Pass 19 Jan 2016 34,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R444 BAT is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R444 BAT, 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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R444 BAT is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 January 2013.

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