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YC13 OFA

2013 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,497 mi
Last recorded106,497 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC13 OFA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 106,497 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 106,497 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 99,837 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 94,038 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 85,346 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 77,126 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 77,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 67,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge , worn to 3 mm and cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge , worn to 3 mm and cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 67,581 miles

Offside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm worn on edge

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

Offside Front tyre on 3mm bald on inner edge and perished

Pass 1 Feb 2020 56,847 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 47,828 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 43,957 miles

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Slight cracking to both rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 30 May 2017 37,976 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 30,709 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 OFA is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OFA, 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 OFA registered?

YC13 OFA is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 June 2013.

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The MOT history for YC13 OFA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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