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SRZ 3749

2013 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

183,179 mi
Last recorded183,179 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRZ 3749
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 183,179 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 171,057 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2024 166,593 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 160,948 miles

Front both wishbone ball joint covers starting to perish

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 160,801 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Recording device removed and placed in glove box

Pass 19 Jul 2022 154,919 miles

small chips in screen

Fail 18 Jul 2022 154,875 miles

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

small chips in screen

Pass 14 Jul 2021 148,052 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 145,907 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen cracked at nearside edge of swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 145,907 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen cracked at nearside edge of swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 127,192 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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 127,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 104,595 miles

Front tyres wearing low

Offside Front seatbelt very slight fluffing

Pass 13 Sep 2017 82,367 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 58,971 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Rear tyres wearing uneven

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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SRZ 3749 is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SRZ 3749, 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 SRZ 3749 registered?

SRZ 3749 is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is SRZ 3749 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SRZ 3749 shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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