2013 Skoda Octavia 1.6L Diesel · SS10 DOW
2013 Skoda Octavia (1.6L, diesel). First registered 16 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 117,396 miles. MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,396 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SS10 DOW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 117,396 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SS10 DOW 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 (SS10 DOW) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 April 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: Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
SS10 DOW Mileage History
- 14/03/2023102,795 mi
- 27/03/2024107,728 mi+4,933 mi
- 08/04/2025111,173 mi+3,445 mi
- 11/04/2025111,173 mi
- 08/04/2026117,396 mi+6,223 mi
Average of roughly 4,758 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Octavia Mk2
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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