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J20 RDV

2013 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

171,744 mi
Last recorded171,744 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 RDV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 171,744 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2025 162,721 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 144,214 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 143,463 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2023 134,793 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 124,921 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 114,092 miles

under engine and body cover fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2021 114,092 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

under engine and body cover fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2021 105,378 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 105,373 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 87,352 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 62,891 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 58,005 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 49,920 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 May 2016 41,270 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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J20 RDV is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 J20 RDV, 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 J20 RDV registered?

J20 RDV is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 December 2013.

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