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BN13 VTZ

2013 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,117 mi
Last recorded98,117 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN13 VTZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2026 98,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 91,349 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 85,193 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 79,876 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 69,277 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 60,624 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 60,624 miles

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 54,316 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 54,316 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 46,526 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 36,745 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 26,534 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 26,511 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 19,338 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)

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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BN13 VTZ is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BN13 VTZ, 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 BN13 VTZ registered?

BN13 VTZ is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 March 2013.

Is BN13 VTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN13 VTZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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