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FV13 XLA

2013 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

129,097 mi
Last recorded129,097 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 129,097 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 125,030 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 119,807 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 114,603 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil McPherson's strut (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 114,501 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak McPhersons strut (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil McPherson's strut (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 108,933 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CRACKED (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 94,412 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2021 94,412 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 86,176 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 86,129 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective TOP OF THE BLADE (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 74,231 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2019 74,231 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Nearside and Offside (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 May 2018 69,022 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 May 2018 69,022 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2017 57,733 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 45,844 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 40,833 miles

emissions too low to detect

Pass 13 May 2015 25,454 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 25,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XLA is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XLA, 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 XLA registered?

FV13 XLA is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 May 2013.

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