Skoda Octavia (2013)
2013 Skoda Octavia
CarHunch analysed 13,380 real MOT records for the 2013 Skoda Octavia. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2013 Skoda Octavia passes its MOT 84.2% of the time on the first attempt, which is better than the UK average of 80%—a solid result. However, 37.1% of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is notably high and suggests you should factor in the cost of potential safety repairs when budgeting.
At 87,000 miles median mileage, these Octavias show typical wear for their age, and the 1.89 average failures per vehicle indicates most don't have serious structural problems once they've been through a few MOT cycles. The 13.7 average advisories suggest routine maintenance items accumulate, so before buying, get a full pre-purchase inspection focused on braking system and suspension components—where the majority of dangerous defects typically hide on this model.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 2.4 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2013 Skoda Octavia
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 37.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (83%) | 11,162 | 83.8% | 1.93 |
| Petrol (17%) | 2,217 | 86.2% | 1.71 |
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2013 Skoda Octavia vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2013 Skoda Octavia vehicles fall between 65,820 and 117,568 miles.
2013 Skoda Octavia — Still on the Road
9,819 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 78% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2015–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2013 Skoda Octavia
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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46.7%
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
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46.4%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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43.1%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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38.9%
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
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32.2%
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
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29.1%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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26.8%
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
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22.1%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2013. Counts include advisories and failures.
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