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SO13 AXJ

2013 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

214,897 mi
Last recorded214,897 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO13 AXJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 214,897 miles

Park brake has just met the requirements

Fail 12 Jan 2026 214,897 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Park brake has just met the requirements

Pass 19 Dec 2024 202,736 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 180,891 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 180,877 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 158,635 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 143,202 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 128,600 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 128,586 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalance of 66% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 123,698 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 109,961 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 95,244 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2019 95,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 May 2018 81,617 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 64,602 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 43,761 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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SO13 AXJ is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SO13 AXJ, 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 SO13 AXJ registered?

SO13 AXJ is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 August 2013.

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