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YG13 EHZ

2013 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

168,635 mi
Last recorded168,635 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG13 EHZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2026 168,635 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2025 161,899 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened coil pan (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring pad (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear hubs corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2025 161,899 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened coil pan (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring pad (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear hubs corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2024 155,029 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre also getting low inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 154,763 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre also getting low inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 147,156 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 139,497 miles

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

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

front and rear discs slightly lipped and rusting

front wipers slightly worn

two rear wishbones rusting

Fail 13 Oct 2022 139,206 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

front and rear discs slightly lipped and rusting

front wipers slightly worn

two front tyres heavy cracking

two rear wishbones rusting

Pass 21 Oct 2021 132,264 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 132,264 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 126,324 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 126,325 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 117,410 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 117,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 110,578 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 104,225 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 94,149 miles

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING CHECKABLE COMPONENTS

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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YG13 EHZ is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 YG13 EHZ, 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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YG13 EHZ is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 April 2013.

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