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BV13 VSM

2013 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,744 mi
Last recorded155,744 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 VSM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 155,744 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 122,501 miles

Engine under trays fitted

Pass 13 May 2019 94,661 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover broken (sharp edge ) (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tred slightly flaking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 May 2018 70,750 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 70,457 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 64,963 miles

Nearside Front tyre swapped with spare spare now not fit for road use

rear bump stops perished

rear seat belt buckles have food buts in them

Fail 3 Jan 2017 64,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on both side walls (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear bump stops perished

rear seat belt buckles have food buts in them

Pass 21 Mar 2016 52,058 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 52,058 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Border line FAIL (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil border line FAIL (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 VSM is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VSM, 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 BV13 VSM registered?

BV13 VSM is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 March 2013.

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