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FR13 ZLO

2013 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

168,486 mi
Last recorded168,486 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 168,486 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 152,580 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 135,632 miles

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 121,856 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 121,856 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 108,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 94,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 84,684 miles

Heat shield above rear silencer has a securing clip missing.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to limit on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 84,382 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake insecure Dirt shield is insecure and catching on wheel and disc and caliper. (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Heat shield above rear silencer has a securing clip missing.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Getting corroded and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to limit on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Getting corroded and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 69,925 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2018 55,390 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 May 2017 41,297 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 26,173 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

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 ZLO is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ZLO, 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 ZLO registered?

FR13 ZLO is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 July 2013.

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The MOT history for FR13 ZLO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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