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BL13 BBF

2013 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,752 mi
Last recorded143,752 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL13 BBF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 143,752 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 133,199 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 123,020 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 114,303 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 106,194 miles

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

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 bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 96,159 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 96,158 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake fluid low

Pass 20 Sep 2019 83,830 miles

Nearside wiper smearing

Pass 30 Aug 2018 68,822 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 68,822 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 56,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking and cuts in tread

Offside Rear Tyre cracking and cuts in tread

Pass 24 Aug 2016 42,861 miles

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

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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BL13 BBF is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BL13 BBF, 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 BL13 BBF registered?

BL13 BBF is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 August 2013.

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The MOT history for BL13 BBF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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