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SP13 XTY

2013 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

271,799 mi
Last recorded271,799 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP13 XTY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 271,799 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 271,620 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers missing

coolant bottle level low

rear bumper slight damage

Pass 4 Dec 2020 251,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Front fog light inop

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock absorber dust covers torn and sitting down (5.3.2 (b))

all four shock absorbers soft

Fail 4 Dec 2020 251,017 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear tail light unit broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface is broken and missing (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front fog light inop

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock absorber dust covers torn and sitting down (5.3.2 (b))

all four shock absorbers soft

Pass 7 Nov 2019 225,002 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front and rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch cover missing

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front steering rack end slight play

all 4 shock absorbers soft

both rear shock absorber dust covers damaged and insecure

centre exhaust sleeve corroded and weak

oil leak at engine

Fail 7 Nov 2019 224,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front and rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch cover missing

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front steering rack end slight play

all 4 shock absorbers soft

both rear shock absorber dust covers damaged and insecure

centre exhaust sleeve corroded and weak

oil leak at engine

Pass 8 Nov 2018 185,572 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 185,548 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front tyre cracked in the tread

Nearside Rear bump stop torn

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake just passed with 16%

Pass 13 Nov 2017 143,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 93,963 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 93,947 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 45,663 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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SP13 XTY is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SP13 XTY, 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 SP13 XTY registered?

SP13 XTY is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 April 2013.

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