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FV13 LKZ

2013 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

233,820 mi
Last recorded233,820 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 LKZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 233,820 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 214,267 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 214,260 miles

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

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

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 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 196,261 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 176,102 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 176,102 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 159,269 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 143,880 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 143,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 117,133 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 107,406 miles

front shockers starting to mist

Pass 20 Apr 2017 92,569 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 72,576 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 LKZ is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LKZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV13 LKZ registered?

FV13 LKZ is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 April 2013.

Is FV13 LKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 LKZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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