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YF62 VXA

2013 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,520 mi
Last recorded99,520 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 VXA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 99,520 miles

Central Exhaust sleeve corroded

Nearside Rear Lamp lense damaged

Pass 10 Mar 2025 90,885 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 90,882 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 81,876 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 73,705 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 73,705 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 66,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 60,821 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 60,821 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 57,261 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 50,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear shocker bump stop perished

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

Offside Rear shocker bump stop perished

Pass 16 Mar 2018 41,994 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 41,994 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 32,999 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 24,588 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 23,312 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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YF62 VXA is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YF62 VXA, 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 YF62 VXA registered?

YF62 VXA is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 January 2013.

Is YF62 VXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF62 VXA shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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