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FV13 XVL

2013 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,580 mi
Last recorded70,580 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 70,580 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 66,805 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 62,819 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 62,819 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on side wall. Early attention required (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 58,268 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 53,475 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 49,721 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 49,721 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 46,739 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 45,058 miles

front pads around 3.5-4mm

Pass 13 Mar 2018 36,995 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 33,533 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 13 May 2016 27,122 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 27,122 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2.5mm. Split on outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm. Wearing heavily on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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 XVL is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel 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 XVL, 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 XVL registered?

FV13 XVL is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 May 2013.

Is FV13 XVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 XVL 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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