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VU13 AYZ

2013 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,166 mi
Last recorded116,166 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU13 AYZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 116,166 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 110,927 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both tyres inner sidewalls has cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake discs back plate missing

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

Offside Front caliper piston rubber cover damaged/split

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2025 110,927 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both tyres inner sidewalls has cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear brake discs back plate missing

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

Offside Front caliper piston rubber cover damaged/split

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 104,906 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 99,251 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 93,016 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 87,077 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 82,387 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 82,386 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 72,201 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 59,652 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 48,370 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 35,625 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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VU13 AYZ is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VU13 AYZ, 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 VU13 AYZ registered?

VU13 AYZ is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 March 2013.

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The MOT history for VU13 AYZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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