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SK13 ZCZ

2013 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,308 mi
Last recorded130,308 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK13 ZCZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 130,308 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2026 130,308 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 121,102 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 111,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 100,458 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear x3 ()

Pass 6 Nov 2021 87,249 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Oct 2021 86,997 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Oct 2020 74,957 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 61,867 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 49,035 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 49,034 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2017 37,221 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 22,809 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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SK13 ZCZ is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol 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 SK13 ZCZ, 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 SK13 ZCZ registered?

SK13 ZCZ is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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The MOT history for SK13 ZCZ 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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