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SB62 GRZ

2013 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

264,460 mi
Last recorded264,460 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB62 GRZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 264,460 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 219,371 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 219,369 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak from around turbo area (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 4,93 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously defective unplugged (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board entering vehicle (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 177,547 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 123,509 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 123,483 miles

front lower suspension arm rear bushes are worn

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 123,483 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front lower suspension arm rear bushes are worn

Fail 11 Feb 2019 117,792 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2018 98,355 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 23 Jan 2017 79,453 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 61,461 miles

covers fitted

osr unrepairable puncture

Fail 15 Jan 2016 61,312 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

covers fitted

osr unrepairable puncture

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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SB62 GRZ is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SB62 GRZ, 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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SB62 GRZ is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 January 2013.

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