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DG13 BVW

2013 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,986 mi
Last recorded153,986 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG13 BVW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 153,986 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 143,559 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 132,162 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute LIGHTS W/L ON (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 132,162 miles

Emissions unable to be completed OIL LEVEL LOW (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute LIGHTS W/L ON (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 122,829 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 122,733 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2022 112,569 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Mar 2021 103,137 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

cannot see inner brake pads

general corrosion

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2020 93,309 miles

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

cannot see inner brake pads

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2019 79,581 miles

cannot see inner pads

tested with steel wheels fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2019 79,581 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

cannot see inner pads

tested with steel wheels fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2018 67,323 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 67,319 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 55,128 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 39,415 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyre treads cracking

Fail 2 Apr 2016 39,415 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyre treads cracking

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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DG13 BVW is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DG13 BVW, 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 DG13 BVW registered?

DG13 BVW is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 April 2013.

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