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ST13 DNE

2013 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

199,659 mi
Last recorded199,659 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST13 DNE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 199,659 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2026 199,585 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 191,856 miles

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2025 191,849 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Central exhaust clamp perished

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2024 185,002 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 184,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear tyre wall soft on walls

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 175,959 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 175,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2022 164,243 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 150,647 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 150,644 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 140,995 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 140,992 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 126,243 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 126,243 miles

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 108,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake sticking on.

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 108,302 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake sticking on.

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 88,147 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Rear tyre uneven worn at the inner edge

Rear brake discs worn and corroded,

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 13 Apr 2017 88,147 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% lower position lamp not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre uneven worn at the inner edge

Rear brake discs worn and corroded,

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 12 Apr 2016 66,623 miles

Both rear brakes are sticking on.

Front Wipers not clearing very well.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Drop link. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 66,623 miles

Both rear brakes are sticking on.

Front Wipers not clearing very well.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Drop link. (2.4.G.2)

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

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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ST13 DNE is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 ST13 DNE, 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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ST13 DNE is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 April 2013.

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