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FW13 DDV

2013 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

158,353 mi
Last recorded158,353 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW13 DDV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 158,353 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 142,907 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 129,543 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 129,543 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (bulbs loose in headlamp) (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 117,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge Of Tread Has Signs Of Slight Premature Wear On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 108,691 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 104,060 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 90,261 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 May 2018 77,754 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 48,094 miles

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

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

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 DDV is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DDV, 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 DDV registered?

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

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