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FV13 OLC

2013 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

150,524 mi
Last recorded150,524 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 150,524 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2025 150,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 17 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm, (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2024 145,608 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 20 Sep 2024 145,608 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

tpms light on

Pass 20 Sep 2023 128,415 miles

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 118,824 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 118,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 107,082 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 98,863 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 83,734 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 71,491 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 57,238 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 44,297 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 OLC is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Beige 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 OLC, 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 OLC registered?

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

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