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BV13 FDY

2013 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,971 mi
Last recorded120,971 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 FDY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 120,971 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear nail in the tyre

Fail 25 Feb 2026 120,971 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear nail in the tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2025 107,583 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 107,583 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 93,680 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 78,853 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 65,515 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside SIDE REPEATER LENS DAMAGED

Fail 3 Mar 2022 65,514 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT - PIECE OF METAL STUCK IN TREAD AND WAS UNDER INFLATED - PUMPED UP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside SIDE REPEATER LENS DAMAGED

Pass 13 Oct 2020 54,166 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 48,092 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 48,092 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2019 44,123 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 37,571 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 28,843 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 22,085 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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BV13 FDY is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BV13 FDY, 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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BV13 FDY is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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