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VU13 PJJ

2013 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

81,904 mi
Last recorded81,904 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU13 PJJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 81,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 70,903 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 66,531 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 61,060 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 58,841 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 55,615 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 53,172 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 47,287 miles

Nearside Rear reflector cracked

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

Offside Rear reflector cracked

Rear coil springs staring to corrode

Pass 20 Apr 2018 40,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cuts to tread blocks

Fail 11 Apr 2018 40,007 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front brake discs, Corrosion to inner surface of brake disc (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has cuts to tread blocks

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion to disc surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 31,515 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 24,345 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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 PJJ 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 VU13 PJJ, 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 PJJ registered?

VU13 PJJ is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 May 2013.

Is VU13 PJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU13 PJJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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