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FJ13 PTU

2013 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

175,778 mi
Last recorded175,778 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ13 PTU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 175,778 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 175,778 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 163,230 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 152,953 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 139,645 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 125,064 miles

both front anti roll bar drop link dust covers slightly split

slight corrosion on offside rear coil spring

Pass 21 Nov 2020 112,275 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 112,275 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 103,130 miles

exhaust clamp/sleeve corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2019 103,011 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust clamp/sleeve corroded

Pass 31 May 2018 97,113 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some topside components

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 May 2018 97,113 miles

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

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

Engine cover fitted obscuring some topside components

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2017 89,291 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 83,779 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 63,734 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 PTU is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc 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 FJ13 PTU, 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 FJ13 PTU registered?

FJ13 PTU is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 March 2013.

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