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RE55 EES

2013 Skoda Octavia

Brown Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,563 mi
Last recorded145,563 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE55 EES
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 145,563 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 145,459 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2024 132,540 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 121,714 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush peeling, no play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Corrosion on rear axle.

Fail 7 Nov 2023 121,714 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush peeling, no play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Corrosion on rear axle.

Pass 3 Nov 2022 111,480 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 101,523 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 92,404 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 84,018 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 68,717 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 68,547 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 54,946 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 54,946 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 38,097 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 38,097 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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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RE55 EES is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Brown with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RE55 EES, 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 RE55 EES registered?

RE55 EES is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 November 2013.

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The MOT history for RE55 EES shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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