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SS56 VRS

2013 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,515 mi
Last recorded130,515 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS56 VRS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2026 130,515 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both rear shocks corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2026 130,513 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken link on nearside front arm (4.1.5 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both rear shocks corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2025 123,364 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear both rear shock absorber corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2025 123,361 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear both rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2024 116,388 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 110,312 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 107,444 miles

engine under tray loose on fixings

under body covers fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2022 107,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

engine under tray loose on fixings

under body covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2021 104,671 miles

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

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

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

coolant res low ??

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Oct 2020 102,131 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 99,764 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 93,977 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 85,673 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 85,627 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 70,450 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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SS56 VRS is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,968cc 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 SS56 VRS, 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 SS56 VRS registered?

SS56 VRS is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 December 2013.

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