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FV13 LMY

2013 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,734 mi
Last recorded126,734 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 LMY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 126,734 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 126,734 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Upper Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 119,245 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 119,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 109,118 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner tyre worn on edge

Pass 9 Jan 2023 97,002 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 84,252 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 72,783 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 63,307 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 53,556 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 44,662 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 44,640 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 37,575 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 31,469 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 LMY is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LMY, 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 LMY registered?

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

Is FV13 LMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 LMY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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