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SN13 HCL

2013 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,174 mi
Last recorded73,174 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN13 HCL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 73,174 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 69,562 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 64,224 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 64,224 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Too Lean (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 60,687 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear subframe light corrosion

both rear lower arms corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2023 60,686 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear subframe light corrosion

both rear lower arms corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2022 57,418 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 51,488 miles

Nearside Rear lower arm light corrosion

Offside Front metal brake pipe light corrosion

Offside Rear lower arm light corrosion

Offside Rear tyre screw in tread

Rear rear sub frame light corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2020 47,800 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 41,424 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 34,134 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2017 24,827 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 15,848 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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SN13 HCL is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,390cc 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 SN13 HCL, 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 SN13 HCL registered?

SN13 HCL is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 March 2013.

Is SN13 HCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN13 HCL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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