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A17 KJA

2013 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,244 mi
Last recorded77,244 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 KJA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 77,244 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2025 74,870 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 71,901 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2023 68,710 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 68,682 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2022 64,379 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 May 2022 64,362 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 58,642 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 58,547 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.69% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 52,788 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 48,317 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 44,395 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 44,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested no pattern os & ns (1.8.A.1c)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 40,164 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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A17 KJA is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 80,604 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A17 KJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 13 years old, this Skoda Octavia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A17 KJA registered?

A17 KJA is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 September 2013.

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