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NV13 CAU

2013 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

147,524 mi
Last recorded147,524 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV13 CAU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 147,524 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged

Fail 3 Mar 2026 147,524 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2025 144,349 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Mar 2025 144,349 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 137,316 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 137,117 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 127,240 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 118,651 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 108,842 miles

Nearside Front Additional braking device mounting insecure stone shield loose (1.1.19 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 98,848 miles

Offside Front side repeater lens broken

Fail 19 Feb 2020 98,848 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front side repeater lens broken

Pass 27 Feb 2019 87,427 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2019 87,118 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 75,148 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 65,997 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 59,249 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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NV13 CAU is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NV13 CAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NV13 CAU registered?

NV13 CAU is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 June 2013.

Is NV13 CAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV13 CAU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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