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YC13 FEV

2013 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

225,187 mi
Last recorded225,187 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 225,187 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 223,172 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 207,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 199,370 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 187,901 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2023 187,901 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 177,762 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2022 177,762 miles

Front Side repeater not working Both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine It splashed from front to rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 165,947 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2021 165,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2020 153,578 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 115,930 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 73,879 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 72,278 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 53,194 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 36,169 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 15,353 miles

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 FEV is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FEV, 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 YC13 FEV registered?

YC13 FEV is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 May 2013.

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