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YB13 FRF

2013 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

179,235 mi
Last recorded179,235 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB13 FRF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2026 179,235 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2025 173,545 miles

manufactures engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2025 173,545 miles

manufactures engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 158,750 miles

Coil spring corroded os rear and ns front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front brake slight lag

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively with signs of heat at disc and pads (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 158,749 miles

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

Coil spring corroded os rear and ns front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front brake slight lag

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively with signs of heat at disc and pads (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 144,721 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively ns and os (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 144,721 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively ns and os (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 138,122 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 138,122 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 125,075 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 119,912 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 113,864 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 100,579 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 71,189 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 May 2017 71,188 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2016 55,608 miles

Engine cover + Under tray fitted.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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 FRF is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FRF, 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 FRF registered?

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

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