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VO13 VYP

2013 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,813 mi
Last recorded92,813 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO13 VYP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 92,813 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside rear damper shroud insecure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 87,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside rear damper shroud insecure

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 81,442 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 81,442 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside and Offside rear bumpstops badly deferiorated

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 76,589 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 70,876 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 65,351 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 65,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 56,228 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 49,290 miles

Front brake pads getting low

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

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

Offside Front tyre bald on inner

Pass 8 May 2017 40,877 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 40,877 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 33,454 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 33,445 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm , close to cords inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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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VO13 VYP is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VO13 VYP, 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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VO13 VYP is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 May 2013.

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