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YF13 HFA

2013 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,825 mi
Last recorded93,825 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 93,825 miles

offside rear brake slightly binding

slight corrosion on offside front and both rear coil springs

Fail 20 Jun 2026 93,825 miles

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

offside rear brake slightly binding

slight corrosion on offside front and both rear coil springs

Pass 18 Jun 2025 88,871 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 84,340 miles

offside rear tyre side wall damaged

wipers slightly worn

Pass 26 Jun 2023 79,679 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 74,227 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 67,682 miles

offside rear tyre side wall slightly damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2020 64,388 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Jun 2019 56,889 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

offside rear tyre side wall slightly damaged

Pass 2 Jun 2018 48,628 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside rear tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2017 40,581 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 40,580 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre cracked in tread

Pass 18 Jun 2016 31,463 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 31,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 HFA is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 YF13 HFA, 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 HFA registered?

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

Is YF13 HFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF13 HFA 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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