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SJ13 HLW

2013 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,481 mi
Last recorded167,481 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ13 HLW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 167,481 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 167,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2025 154,528 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Splits in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Splits in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 154,528 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Splits in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Splits in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 138,414 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2023 138,410 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 92w 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2023 124,564 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 124,564 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 90,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 77,295 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 63,662 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 57,310 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 45,616 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 40,637 miles

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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SJ13 HLW is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SJ13 HLW, 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 SJ13 HLW registered?

SJ13 HLW is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2013.

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