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FR13 XLG

2013 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

244,258 mi
Last recorded244,258 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 XLG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 244,258 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 244,258 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 211,004 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 208,165 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 195,957 miles

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

under-try fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2018 187,100 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 151,456 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 151,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2017 128,847 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 120,859 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 91,050 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 73,547 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 72,880 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 56,914 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 41,123 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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FR13 XLG is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XLG, 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 XLG registered?

FR13 XLG is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 July 2013.

Is FR13 XLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 XLG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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