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FT13 ZZU

2013 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

137,757 mi
Last recorded137,757 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT13 ZZU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 137,757 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 133,320 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 128,707 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 123,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 119,170 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 113,038 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 106,140 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 98,513 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 144,774 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 144,774 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 117,640 miles

Rear tyres deteriorated.

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components.

Fail 2 Jun 2017 117,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres deteriorated.

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components.

Pass 15 Jun 2016 54,946 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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FT13 ZZU is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ZZU, 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 ZZU registered?

FT13 ZZU is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 June 2013.

Is FT13 ZZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT13 ZZU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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