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SC13 HJU

2013 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,706 mi
Last recorded72,706 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC13 HJU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 72,706 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2026 72,706 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 66,251 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres starting to wear edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 66,236 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres starting to wear edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 62,952 miles

Central exhaust clamp/sleve deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split on wall but not showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing pehished within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 52,574 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 49,735 miles

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

Rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakend

emissions not detected

exhaust centre sleeve/clamps corroded

under trays fitted to full length of underneath of vehicle obstructing view of components

Fail 30 Sep 2021 49,735 miles

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

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakend

emissions not detected

exhaust centre sleeve/clamps corroded

under trays fitted to full length of underneath of vehicle obstructing view of components

Pass 30 Sep 2020 47,233 miles

Central Exhaust Sleve Corroded

Undebody Covers Fittede

Pass 14 Oct 2019 44,237 miles

slight corrosion on rear underside and components (needs wax oil /protection applied)

Pass 16 Oct 2018 38,928 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 34,708 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 26,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SC13 HJU is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SC13 HJU, 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 SC13 HJU registered?

SC13 HJU is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 June 2013.

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The MOT history for SC13 HJU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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