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FFF 18

2013 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

163,139 mi
Last recorded163,139 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFF 18
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 163,139 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 153,098 miles

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

underside rusty

Fail 24 Jan 2025 153,070 miles

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

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

underside rusty

Pass 31 Jan 2024 145,425 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 145,425 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 138,081 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 129,441 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 123,439 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 120,694 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 120,694 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 115,072 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 115,072 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 108,819 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 99,353 miles

emissions to clean to detect

Pass 14 Apr 2016 75,142 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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FFF 18 is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Silver 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 FFF 18, 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 FFF 18 registered?

FFF 18 is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 April 2013.

Is FFF 18 safe to buy?

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