2013 Skoda Octavia · 37,489 MOT tests
2013 Skoda Octavia reliability
2013 Skoda Octavias fail 26% of first MOT tests, 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 21 Octavia years (37,489 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Octavias: 24.7%)
- 26%
- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Octavias: 24.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 21% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 101,960
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 37,489
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- 2014 cars: 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 1.3% of tests fail here (35% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 62% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Skoda Octavia
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics8.4%
- Suspension8.1%
- Tyres7%
- Brakes5.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.5%
- Seat belts and airbags1.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.26%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.1%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.04%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 1.84%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.72%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 1.4%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (13.95%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.4%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.2%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.5%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.01%)
Other years
Every Skoda Octavia year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Skoda Octavia reliable?
2013 Skoda Octavias fail 26% of first MOT tests, 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 21 Octavia years (37,489 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Skoda Octavia MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (3.26% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.1% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.04% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Skoda Octavia have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2013 Skoda Octavia shows 101,960 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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