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FV13 LGA

2013 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,979 mi
Last recorded172,979 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 LGA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 172,979 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 160,098 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 160,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 148,612 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 148,612 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 138,767 miles

airbag light not illuminated

Pass 29 Aug 2019 120,643 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 105,135 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 90,517 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both Rear (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 70,733 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 LGA is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LGA, 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 LGA registered?

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

Is FV13 LGA safe to buy?

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