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SJ13 YFH

2013 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

79,589 mi
Last recorded79,589 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ13 YFH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 79,589 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 79,181 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 74,510 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 72,039 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 66,538 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 63,305 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 55,504 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 47,627 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 14 May 2018 47,630 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 May 2017 39,138 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 28,924 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 YFH is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YFH, 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 YFH registered?

SJ13 YFH is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 May 2013.

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The MOT history for SJ13 YFH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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