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YF13 UVD

2013 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,106 mi
Last recorded148,106 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF13 UVD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 148,106 miles

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

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2024 145,402 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 135,804 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 116,169 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 24 Oct 2022 116,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 21 Oct 2021 100,075 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Oct 2020 88,857 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 88,855 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT LIMIT ! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 72,021 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 72,019 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 57,793 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT LIMIT. NAILED & PERISHED. ADVISE REPLACEMENT. (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 57,793 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT LIMIT. NAILED & PERISHED. ADVISE REPLACEMENT. (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 44,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear side wall cracking

Fail 19 Apr 2017 44,290 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear side wall cracking

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 35,081 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 35,070 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 35,070 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 35,070 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 UVD is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UVD, 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 UVD registered?

YF13 UVD is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 July 2013.

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