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FR13 JFG

2013 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,042 mi
Last recorded123,042 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 JFG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 123,042 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking from samp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 118,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lens repaired, still has a crack present, no effect on emitted light colour or intensity

Fail 28 Nov 2024 118,947 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working 1 of 2 stop lamps not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear light lens repaired, still has a crack present, no effect on emitted light colour or intensity

Pass 4 Dec 2023 112,897 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens repaired, still has a crack present, no effect on emitted light colour or intensity

Pass 6 Dec 2022 105,418 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear light lens repaired, still has a crack present, no effect on emitted light colour or intensity

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 105,361 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 92,477 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 77,570 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 77,570 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb was not seated correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 60,715 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 43,890 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 May 2017 36,751 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 28,218 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 28,218 miles

Headlamp aim too low (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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FR13 JFG is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FR13 JFG, 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 FR13 JFG registered?

FR13 JFG is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 June 2013.

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