2013 Skoda Octavia 1.6L Diesel · JE02 SCO
2013 Skoda Octavia (1.6L, diesel). First registered 17 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 116,967 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2013
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,967 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JE02 SCO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2026
- 116,967 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JE02 SCO 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 (JE02 SCO) between May 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
JE02 SCO Mileage History
- 08/05/2024102,505 mi
- 10/05/2024102,506 mi+1 mi
- 09/06/2025110,010 mi+7,504 mi
- 02/06/2026116,967 mi+6,957 mi
- 02/06/2026116,967 mi
Average of roughly 6,996 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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