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BD13 MZL

2013 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,090 mi
Last recorded103,090 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 MZL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 103,090 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2025 102,984 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 99,559 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 99,305 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 82,176 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 81,276 miles

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

offside front tyre worn heavy inner edge

Fail 10 Dec 2019 81,276 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside front tyre worn heavy inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2018 64,167 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 14 Sep 2017 39,375 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 6,766 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 6,636 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 MZL 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 72.7%.

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 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 BD13 MZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD13 MZL registered?

BD13 MZL is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 July 2013.

Is BD13 MZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD13 MZL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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