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SM62 YYT

2013 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

133,770 mi
Last recorded133,770 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 YYT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 133,770 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2024 133,736 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 128,869 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front with slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edge 4,4,3,mm on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear with slight binding and slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 122,451 miles

Gear selection stiff/vague

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edge 4,4,3,mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear slightly and slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 119,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge 2mm,centre 5mm, outer 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 119,335 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust joining sleeve corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge 2mm,centre 5mm, outer 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 114,415 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre starting to wear on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil level low.

Fail 17 Jan 2020 114,411 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre starting to wear on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil level low.

Pass 16 Jan 2019 101,388 miles

Exhaust center sleeve corroding.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 87,197 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 87,196 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil level on minimum.

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 68,745 miles

All brakes disks worn

Child seat fitted at time of test

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Pass 19 Jan 2016 53,953 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 53,953 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

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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SM62 YYT is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SM62 YYT, 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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SM62 YYT is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 January 2013.

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