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FW13 DDU

2013 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

271,084 mi
Last recorded271,084 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW13 DDU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 271,084 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Evidence of slight engine oil leak on engine under-tray.

Slight weep from offside front and nearside front dampers.

Fail 11 Mar 2020 271,084 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Evidence of slight engine oil leak on engine under-tray.

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Slight weep from offside front and nearside front dampers.

Pass 13 Mar 2019 212,303 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 212,303 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 150,441 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust emissions too low to measure.

Front number plate cracked.

Slight weep from nearside front damper.

Slight weep from nearside rear damper.

Fail 13 Mar 2018 150,441 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust emissions too low to measure.

Front number plate cracked.

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

Slight weep from nearside front damper.

Slight weep from nearside rear damper.

Pass 16 Mar 2017 71,686 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust emissions too low to measure.

Nail in offside rear tyre.

Pass 13 Oct 2016 41,488 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust emissions too low to measure.

Pass 13 Jul 2016 40,563 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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FW13 DDU is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FW13 DDU, 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 FW13 DDU registered?

FW13 DDU is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 July 2013.

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