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YB13 FRD

2013 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

214,005 mi
Last recorded214,005 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB13 FRD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 214,005 miles

Engine Covers and undertrays fitted

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2024 214,005 miles

Engine Covers and undertrays fitted

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 199,661 miles

Oil leaks

Pass 25 Jul 2022 188,714 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 173,144 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 152,112 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 135,870 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 135,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 110,733 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 88,503 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 65,388 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 65,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjust (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect refit bulb correctly (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjust (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 39,143 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 39,143 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 FRD 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 71.4%.

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 FRD, 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 YB13 FRD registered?

YB13 FRD is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2013.

Is YB13 FRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB13 FRD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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