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FV13 LHU

2013 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

165,391 mi
Last recorded165,391 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 165,391 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 159,537 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shockers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 143,858 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 121,878 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 112,244 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 98,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight oil leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 86,656 miles

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated ignition switch (4.11 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover / under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2017 76,275 miles

2x child seats fitted to rear

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer sidewall starting to perish/crack, no signs of structural damage @ this time

Fail 1 Jun 2017 76,275 miles

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

2x child seats fitted to rear

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer sidewall starting to perish/crack, no signs of structural damage @ this time

Pass 21 May 2016 62,364 miles

ignition key/switch faulty

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 LHU is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LHU, 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 LHU registered?

FV13 LHU is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 April 2013.

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