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YF13 HEV

2013 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

150,335 mi
Last recorded150,335 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF13 HEV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 150,335 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2026 150,335 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 143,463 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 143,463 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 132,830 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2024 132,827 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Driver Seatbelt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 123,409 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 112,371 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 112,371 miles

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 103,103 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 97,233 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 87,485 miles

Emissions too low to read

Pass 30 Apr 2018 75,006 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 63,933 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 63,933 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 25 May 2016 51,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 May 2016 51,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YF13 HEV is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YF13 HEV, 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 YF13 HEV registered?

YF13 HEV is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2013.

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The MOT history for YF13 HEV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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