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HV13 VUC

2013 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

151,734 mi
Last recorded151,734 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV13 VUC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 151,734 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 140,201 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 140,201 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 135,549 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 131,105 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 125,544 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 125,543 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 120,939 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 120,702 miles

n/s front outer sill slightly damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2020 115,339 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer side wall has slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Outer sill has slight damage

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre inner side wall has slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Outer sill has slight damage

Pass 12 Feb 2019 96,753 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 79,946 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall has slight damage

Nearside Rear tyre tread wearing on inner edge

Nearside outer sill has slight damage

Offside outer sill has slight damage

Rear brake pads 70% worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 61,665 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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HV13 VUC is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 HV13 VUC, 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 HV13 VUC registered?

HV13 VUC is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 May 2013.

Is HV13 VUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV13 VUC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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