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YT13 DKA

2013 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

191,490 mi
Last recorded191,490 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT13 DKA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 191,490 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread cracked

Offside Front tyre tread cracked

Fail 17 Aug 2026 191,489 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre tread cracked

Offside Front tyre tread cracked

Pass 21 Aug 2025 188,164 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 184,089 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 184,086 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 164,460 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 149,366 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 135,528 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 128,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear bump stop split

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bump stop (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear bump stop worn

Fail 27 Feb 2020 128,471 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear bump stop split

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bump stop (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear bump stop worn

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 117,254 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 117,254 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2018 107,067 miles

Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Fail 20 Feb 2018 107,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 98,352 miles

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

small chips in screen zone a and b

Pass 22 Feb 2016 89,666 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YT13 DKA is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YT13 DKA, 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 YT13 DKA registered?

YT13 DKA is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 March 2013.

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