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FV13 LKP

2013 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

174,518 mi
Last recorded174,518 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 LKP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 174,518 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 169,003 miles

both front tyres on limit-slight oil leak-nsf link slight play-nail in osr tyre-

Pass 9 Feb 2023 157,500 miles

slight oil leak-front inner brake pads wearing low-front brake discs slightly worn-

Pass 16 Feb 2022 148,967 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 148,967 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 139,393 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 139,366 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side (4.1.2 (c))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 129,114 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 122,519 miles

engine and under covers fitted

slight wear on rear brake discs

Fail 18 Jan 2019 122,519 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine and under covers fitted

slight wear on rear brake discs

sslight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Jan 2018 108,428 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 108,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 90,539 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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Fail 1 Feb 2017 90,539 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

undergard

Pass 18 Jan 2016 64,762 miles

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

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

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

undergard

Pass 28 Jan 2015 41,490 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2014 13,547 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 LKP is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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