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SF13 YDD

2013 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

230,667 mi
Last recorded230,667 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF13 YDD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 230,667 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened Dented by suspension arm front bolt (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 207,881 miles

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

heat shield insecure

Pass 18 Mar 2022 201,792 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 168,313 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 17 Feb 2021 165,180 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

Fail 16 Feb 2021 165,180 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 9 Mar 2020 137,356 miles

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 21 Jan 2020 137,122 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 137,122 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 30,819 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 22,751 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 22,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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SF13 YDD is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SF13 YDD, 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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SF13 YDD is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 April 2013.

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