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FJ13 PNV

2013 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

124,272 mi
Last recorded124,272 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ13 PNV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 124,272 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear across rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 May 2026 124,268 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perishing and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perishing and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear across rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2025 120,448 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre's wearing on inner edge's and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 May 2025 120,448 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre's wearing on inner edge's and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

offside daytime running lamp not working

Pass 19 Feb 2024 114,528 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner surface's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 114,528 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner surface's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 109,118 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 103,068 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 103,063 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre sleeve missing (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Feb 2021 97,509 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 97,509 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 93,938 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 81,974 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 75,817 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 75,817 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 69,003 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 68,998 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 62,463 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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FJ13 PNV is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FJ13 PNV, 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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FJ13 PNV is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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