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FV13 XSZ

2013 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,369 mi
Last recorded87,369 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 XSZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 87,369 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 81,488 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2025 81,488 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2024 75,564 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2023 68,555 miles
Fail 13 May 2023 68,544 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 May 2022 61,941 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 57,540 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 57,540 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2020 55,049 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 48,147 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 40,898 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 34,914 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 28,518 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 XSZ is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Blue 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 XSZ, 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 XSZ registered?

FV13 XSZ is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 May 2013.

Is FV13 XSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 XSZ 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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