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FV13 LFU

2013 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,675 mi
Last recorded137,675 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 137,675 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 121,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc water shield insceure

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 121,690 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc water shield insceure

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 98,923 miles

Central Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 98,511 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 83,973 miles

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

body covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 30 Nov 2021 83,970 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

body covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Dec 2020 80,000 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 LFU is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 FV13 LFU, 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 FV13 LFU registered?

FV13 LFU is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 April 2013.

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