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BV13 VSU

2013 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

323,565 mi
Last recorded323,565 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 VSU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 323,565 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 323,558 miles

engine covers fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2022 323,558 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2022 309,666 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 309,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 294,333 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 279,281 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 255,896 miles

n/s inner cv boot perished.

traces of fuel below fuel filter, no apparent leak on inspection.

Pass 17 Feb 2020 239,385 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 239,378 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 212,385 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 91,617 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 68,724 miles

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

both front wiper blades wearing.

both rear brake discs ,working faces marked.

emissions not detected.

engine cover fitted.

handbrake effort on 15%, wheels locked out.

under trays fitted.

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 VSU is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VSU, 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 VSU registered?

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

Is BV13 VSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV13 VSU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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