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FT13 BXR

2013 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

152,736 mi
Last recorded152,736 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT13 BXR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 152,736 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 148,801 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 143,334 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 143,334 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 137,419 miles

minor oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2021 126,707 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted as original (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 112,030 miles

rear discs rusty

Pass 13 Nov 2019 108,619 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 88,662 miles

both front shocks damp

Pass 14 Oct 2017 71,228 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and getting low

Pass 27 Oct 2016 54,244 miles

o/s/f/tyre slightly low

under tray fitted.emissions to clean to test

Pass 26 Oct 2015 32,488 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 13,936 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emmisions to clean to test

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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FT13 BXR is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 FT13 BXR, 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 FT13 BXR registered?

FT13 BXR is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 May 2013.

Is FT13 BXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT13 BXR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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