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FT13 FVA

2013 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,322 mi
Last recorded137,322 miles
Recorded on14 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT13 FVA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 May 2026 137,322 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion on both rears and right hand front (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 May 2025 135,828 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted dent inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing lumpy in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears lumpy in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2024 133,673 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing lumpy in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 May 2024 133,673 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing lumpy in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 May 2023 128,739 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears and right hand front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2023 128,734 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Coil spring corroded both rears and right hand front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 117,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes slightly splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2022 117,918 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes slightly splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 110,258 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both fronts slightly lumpy in treads

Pass 22 May 2020 104,083 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 93,861 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2018 80,964 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 67,650 miles

dent in left hand front inner rim

slight leak on left hand front shock absorber

Pass 10 May 2016 52,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer small cut in tyre side wall

both rear tyre treads lumpy on the inner edge

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 FVA is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FT13 FVA, 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 FVA registered?

FT13 FVA is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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