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AB54 DAD

2013 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

38,462 mi
Last recorded38,462 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB54 DAD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 38,462 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osr, osf and nsf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 38,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osr, osf and nsf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 37,563 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 36,659 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 34,719 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 32,444 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 31,270 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 29,625 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 23,247 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 16,978 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 11,503 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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AB54 DAD is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AB54 DAD, 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 AB54 DAD registered?

AB54 DAD is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 December 2013.

Is AB54 DAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB54 DAD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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