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SG13 CEF

2013 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

239,663 mi
Last recorded239,663 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG13 CEF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 239,663 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 239,663 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 233,257 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2022 233,257 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 221,587 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 221,584 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 210,406 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2020 210,406 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 180,692 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 153,010 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 152,481 miles

Central Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 May 2017 122,701 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 May 2017 122,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 May 2016 95,053 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 95,053 miles

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

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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SG13 CEF is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 SG13 CEF, 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 SG13 CEF registered?

SG13 CEF is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 May 2013.

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