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FR13 ZWS

2013 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,429 mi
Last recorded194,429 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 ZWS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 194,429 miles

Rear Axle has corrosion

Fail 4 Nov 2023 194,423 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Axle has corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2022 175,290 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 170,378 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 170,378 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 131,083 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 131,083 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 111,350 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 109,645 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres close to minimum wear 3 - 3.5mm worn uneven on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 84,212 miles

Rear brakes pads at 4mm

Fail 7 Jul 2017 82,411 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brakes pads at 4mm

Pass 1 Jul 2016 53,702 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 ZWS is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZWS, 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 ZWS registered?

FR13 ZWS is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 July 2013.

Is FR13 ZWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 ZWS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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