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YB13 LXM

2013 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

187,069 mi
Last recorded187,069 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB13 LXM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2025 187,069 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone n/s + o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 180,510 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 172,424 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 156,571 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 144,602 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 124,180 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2019 109,562 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 97,007 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2017 80,027 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 80,027 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2017 79,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50R17 98V (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working upper/outer (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CHANGE ASAP (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CHANGE ASAP (3.5.1i)

coolant bottle low

emissions to clean

offside rear tyre tramping inside edge

Pass 28 Jun 2016 58,076 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stonechip (8.3.1d)

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 LXM is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YB13 LXM, 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 LXM is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 June 2013.

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