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SM13 OTE

2013 Skoda Octavia

Brown Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

228,118 mi
Last recorded228,118 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM13 OTE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 228,118 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 228,118 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 204,557 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 193,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 180,877 miles

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 15 May 2017 161,162 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

bulb out warning illuminated on display, but all lights functioning as intended

Pass 11 Aug 2016 117,384 miles

bulb failure warning message on dash display, all lights are working as normal

Pass 14 Oct 2015 72,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil leak not serious (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pads appear 3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 21,125 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 OTE is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Brown with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SM13 OTE, 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 OTE registered?

SM13 OTE is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 July 2013.

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The MOT history for SM13 OTE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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