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SM13 AMO

2013 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

109,369 mi
Last recorded109,369 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM13 AMO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 109,369 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 May 2025 100,416 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2024 92,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2024 92,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 84,114 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper smearing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 76,366 miles

Coolant leak possible waterpump

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 66,861 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 61,679 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shocky mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shocky mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shocky mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 61,679 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shocky mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shocky mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shocky mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 56,265 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 47,101 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 37,756 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 28,660 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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SM13 AMO is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SM13 AMO, 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 SM13 AMO registered?

SM13 AMO is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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