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DG13 VZC

2013 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,137 mi
Last recorded71,137 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG13 VZC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 71,137 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 66,097 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 60,895 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 60,894 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 55,437 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s and o/s front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 50,194 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 45,126 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s n/s & Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 45,126 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively O/s n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s n/s & Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil level low

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 36,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front & rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil level low

Pass 8 Mar 2018 28,894 miles

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

oil level low

Pass 13 Mar 2017 23,424 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/n/s inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/n/s front & rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Mar 2016 16,974 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 16,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VZC is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,390cc petrol 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 DG13 VZC, 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 VZC registered?

DG13 VZC is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 March 2013.

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The MOT history for DG13 VZC 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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