2013 Skoda Octavia 1.6L Diesel · H7 DHJ
2013 Skoda Octavia (1.6L, diesel). First registered 02 Dec 2013. Recorded mileage 115,759 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,759 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H7 DHJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2026
- 115,759 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H7 DHJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Skoda Octavia (H7 DHJ) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
H7 DHJ Mileage History
- 17/06/202387,686 mi
- 31/05/202496,284 mi+8,598 mi
- 13/06/2025106,878 mi+10,594 mi
- 03/06/2026115,746 mi+8,868 mi
- 04/06/2026115,759 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 9,466 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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