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FV13 HYZ

2013 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

156,332 mi
Last recorded156,332 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 HYZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2026 156,332 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2025 144,121 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2024 137,871 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 131,163 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 118,251 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 117,998 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside mirror casing missing

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 107,139 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 107,065 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 105,621 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 91,287 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 87,680 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 81,283 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 76,456 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 70,233 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 62,918 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 56,654 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 48,267 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 45,277 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 36,110 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 30,783 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2015 30,720 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 27,943 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 20,592 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 13,755 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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FV13 HYZ is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FV13 HYZ, 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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FV13 HYZ is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 April 2013.

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