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BD13 LVF

2013 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

181,479 mi
Last recorded181,479 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 LVF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 181,479 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 181,454 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 180,042 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 177,495 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 201,088 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 201,088 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 190,228 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 180,799 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 180,799 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 171,872 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 144,655 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement foreward wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 115,885 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 88,339 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 62,391 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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BD13 LVF is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BD13 LVF, 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 BD13 LVF registered?

BD13 LVF is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 August 2013.

Is BD13 LVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD13 LVF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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