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FT13 UWX

2013 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,940 mi
Last recorded148,940 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT13 UWX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 148,940 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 148,940 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 148,725 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 136,972 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 136,548 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 125,018 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 117,511 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 111,723 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 106,835 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 102,679 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 93,467 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2017 77,731 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 68,165 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 68,165 miles

Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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 UWX 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 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 UWX, 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 UWX registered?

FT13 UWX is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 May 2013.

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