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YA62 EDL

2013 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

258,657 mi
Last recorded258,657 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA62 EDL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 258,657 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 228,870 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 207,615 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 190,849 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 174,252 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 152,714 miles

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly both (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 152,506 miles

Brake operation stored air pressure or vacuum depletes when ancillary equipment is operated at the pedal (1.1.3 (c))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly both (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 138,501 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2019 116,860 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2017 85,742 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2017 56,367 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2017 56,367 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high 3%+ (1.8)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2015 27,116 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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YA62 EDL is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Silver 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 YA62 EDL, 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 YA62 EDL registered?

YA62 EDL is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 February 2013.

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