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VK13 YNB

2013 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

117,838 mi
Last recorded117,838 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK13 YNB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 117,838 miles

bonnet difficult to open possibly stretched cable

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 11 Jul 2026 117,838 miles

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

bonnet difficult to open possibly stretched cable

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 10 Jul 2025 109,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush coming away from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 99,841 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2023 92,334 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 83,530 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 78,988 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 70,669 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 58,181 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 48,263 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 38,017 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

both rear tyre tread cracking

under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Pass 6 Jun 2016 26,521 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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VK13 YNB is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VK13 YNB, 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 VK13 YNB registered?

VK13 YNB is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 May 2013.

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