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WF13 YJU

2013 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

184,630 mi
Last recorded184,630 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF13 YJU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 184,630 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s/r tyre perishing

small oil leak

Fail 22 May 2026 184,619 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s/r tyre perishing

small oil leak

Pass 6 May 2025 179,145 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 173,280 miles

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 10 May 2023 166,915 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2023 166,915 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 158,925 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 151,526 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 151,526 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure centre to rear (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 151,330 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 136,031 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 117,757 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 101,160 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 101,160 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 78,039 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 47,371 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 17,828 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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WF13 YJU is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WF13 YJU, 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 WF13 YJU registered?

WF13 YJU is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 May 2013.

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