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FR13 ZNC

2013 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

145,965 mi
Last recorded145,965 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 ZNC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 145,965 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside + offside rear both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2024 121,823 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on int mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

under covers fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection

Fail 11 Jan 2024 121,823 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour damaged (4.4.3 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on int mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

under covers fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 31 Aug 2022 108,411 miles

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

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

Nearside door mirror damaged

under covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 31 Aug 2022 108,411 miles

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

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

Nearside door mirror damaged

under covers fitted to vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 98,552 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 98,552 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 92,783 miles

Nearside Door Mirror glass damaged

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin & Brake discs Worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both Rear Outer seats ()

Under Covers Fitted To Vehicle

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

tyre low Pressure light On dash, Nail In N/S/R

Fail 27 Aug 2020 92,783 miles

Nearside Door Mirror glass damaged

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin & Brake discs Worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both Rear Outer seats ()

Under Covers Fitted To Vehicle

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

tyre low Pressure light On dash, Nail In N/S/R

Pass 4 Apr 2019 81,638 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

n/s mirror glass broken

Fail 4 Apr 2019 81,638 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

n/s mirror glass broken

Pass 24 Apr 2018 72,108 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 61,649 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 53,599 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 ZNC is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FR13 ZNC, 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 ZNC registered?

FR13 ZNC is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 July 2013.

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