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WG13 VAK

2013 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

282,961 mi
Last recorded282,961 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG13 VAK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2023 282,961 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

coolant leak

Pass 10 Oct 2022 253,277 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 221,552 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 221,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 199,276 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 198,206 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 175,995 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 175,883 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 147,249 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 124,687 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 108,038 miles

Engine covers+under trays fitted,obscuring view of some underside components

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both side front (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner egdes (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2017 97,418 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 97,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 70,461 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

unable to carry out smoke test due to low emissions

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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WG13 VAK 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 64.3%.

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 WG13 VAK, 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 WG13 VAK registered?

WG13 VAK is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 July 2013.

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The MOT history for WG13 VAK shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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