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NL13 BVW

2013 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

196,863 mi
Last recorded196,863 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL13 BVW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 196,863 miles

Nearside Rear brake pads wearing thin

Offside Rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 15 Feb 2019 196,863 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake pads wearing thin

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

Offside Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 22 Feb 2018 163,117 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 148,329 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 148,137 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing

rear brake disc lipped + pitted

Fail 5 Dec 2016 148,137 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r tyre perishing

rear brake disc lipped + pitted

Pass 16 Mar 2016 147,694 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine trays and under tray covers fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2015 103,830 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 51,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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NL13 BVW is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NL13 BVW, 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 NL13 BVW registered?

NL13 BVW is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 March 2013.

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