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YB13 PZM

2013 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

207,054 mi
Last recorded207,054 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB13 PZM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 207,054 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 202,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 202,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 197,536 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 197,536 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 192,036 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 184,301 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 168,101 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 155,617 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 155,527 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 155,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre marked

Pass 12 Sep 2019 144,954 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 144,892 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 141,916 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2019 141,910 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Entrance/exit door 'door open' warning device inoperative (9.1.1 (d))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 116,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Perished.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Brake Discs Have Slight Wear (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 May 2017 85,725 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 85,607 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 72,654 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin apx 3 mm left (3.5.1g)

oil service ligth on

Fail 18 Jul 2016 72,654 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin apx 3 mm left (3.5.1g)

oil service ligth on

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 PZM is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PZM, 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 PZM registered?

YB13 PZM is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 August 2013.

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