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NU13 VAV

2013 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

128,798 mi
Last recorded128,798 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU13 VAV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 128,798 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 115,176 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 98,026 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 82,377 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 71,672 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 71,672 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 30 Jun 2021 61,701 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 54,337 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 46,368 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 36,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm/perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm/perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2017 27,597 miles

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

Rear Both tyres (nearside and offside) have side walls deteriorating

Pass 28 Apr 2016 17,064 miles

Lower under trays fitted obscuring some 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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NU13 VAV is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 NU13 VAV, 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 NU13 VAV registered?

NU13 VAV is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 May 2013.

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The MOT history for NU13 VAV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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