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BF13 TDZ

2013 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

160,274 mi
Last recorded160,274 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF13 TDZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2026 160,274 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2026 160,274 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2025 151,943 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 151,936 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 143,503 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 143,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2023 133,469 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 133,469 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt not functioning as intended all rear (7.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 124,406 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Mounting Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Mounting Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 124,406 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Mounting Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Mounting Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 116,249 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Registration plate cracked but still ledgible

Nearside Rear Suspesion arm bush perished

Offside Rear Suspesion arm bush perished

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 12 Oct 2021 116,249 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Registration plate cracked but still ledgible

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Suspesion arm bush perished

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

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

Offside Rear Suspesion arm bush perished

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Oct 2020 108,971 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Apr 2019 94,965 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 82,675 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 82,657 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 73,049 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 62,604 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 62,604 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BF13 TDZ is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 BF13 TDZ, 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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BF13 TDZ is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 April 2013.

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