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LW13 BZK

2013 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

155,964 mi
Last recorded155,964 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW13 BZK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 155,964 miles

Advise o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 155,675 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 147,953 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 195/65x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 147,740 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 195/65x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 140,806 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise 2mms (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 140,806 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise 2mms (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 136,510 miles

Emission Too Clean

Under Trays Fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2021 136,509 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Emission Too Clean

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

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

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2020 136,127 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2020 136,126 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 83,223 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 78,135 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 60,346 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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LW13 BZK 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 61.5%.

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 LW13 BZK, 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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LW13 BZK is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 March 2013.

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