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YB13 EXK

2013 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

165,067 mi
Last recorded165,067 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB13 EXK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 165,067 miles

Offside Rear arch and sill corrded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked full length of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 165,067 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear arch and sill corrded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked full length of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 154,587 miles

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

under trays fitted

windscreen cracked along bottom of glass below eye line

Pass 19 Mar 2021 142,294 miles

Front windscreen cracked at bottom of screen

Nearside Rear tyre begining to becoming out of shape will need changing soon

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 23 Sep 2020 131,976 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 125,591 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively handbrake lever sticking on caliper (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 111,368 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside rear hand brake reading slightly low

rear brake discs worn

Pass 29 Mar 2019 94,934 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 94,922 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 79,086 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 79,008 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))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Emissions "too clean" to test

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 56,695 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil very slight (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 56,674 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage reflector (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' items hung from mirror (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged incomplete ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil very slight (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 24,551 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 22,993 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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YB13 EXK is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YB13 EXK, 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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YB13 EXK is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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