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BV13 FDZ

2013 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,988 mi
Last recorded133,988 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 FDZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 133,988 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both sides (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 133,986 miles

Front Body component insecure arch liner - both sides (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both sides (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 126,669 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 111,503 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 95,895 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2023 95,879 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 81,752 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake binding sli ghtly

Fail 15 Mar 2022 81,753 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear brake binding sli ghtly

Pass 20 Feb 2021 69,917 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively & rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 69,916 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively & rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 60,913 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 52,459 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 46,101 miles

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 16 Mar 2017 35,117 miles

front pads are low

nearside front tyre tread on the legal limit and close to a failure

offside front tyre tread low

rear brake pads are low

Pass 2 Mar 2016 28,939 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 FDZ is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 FDZ, 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 FDZ is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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