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YC13 FDF

2013 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

100,034 mi
Last recorded100,034 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC13 FDF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 100,034 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone rear support bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre exhaust sleeve deterioated

spare tyre defective

Fail 19 Mar 2026 100,033 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Unable to fully test if wiper blades clear screen (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Exhaust joining sleeve deteriorated

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

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 89,370 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 86,640 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted.

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Screw in tyre.

Sill covers fitted.

Fail 18 Apr 2023 86,639 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corroded through. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft securing bolt missing Inner flange. (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Engine cover and undertrays fitted.

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Screw in tyre.

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 13 Apr 2022 79,903 miles

Engine cover, undertrays and sill covers fitted.

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Corrosion behind sill cover.

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Sidelight not working.

Pass 29 Apr 2021 74,486 miles

Corrosion on n/s/f sill.

Engine cover, undertrays and sill covers fitted.

Pass 31 Mar 2020 72,454 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 30 Mar 2020 72,454 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 17 Apr 2019 67,726 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 67,726 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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))

Pass 1 May 2018 62,820 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 62,651 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 62,647 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 50,356 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 50,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2015 34,678 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 34,676 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 May 2014 10,815 miles

N/S/R SEAT TAKEN OUT

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YC13 FDF is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YC13 FDF, 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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YC13 FDF is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 May 2013.

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