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OV13 RVJ

2013 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,698 mi
Last recorded126,698 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV13 RVJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 126,698 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 126,678 miles

Nearside Front Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected seized (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2024 119,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing bush mount bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp inop pre2018

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 119,736 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing bush mount bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp inop pre2018

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 108,847 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 96,476 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 81,059 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 81,052 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 71,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 65,018 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 57,466 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 47,050 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 May 2017 38,497 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 32,168 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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OV13 RVJ is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OV13 RVJ, 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 OV13 RVJ registered?

OV13 RVJ is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 May 2013.

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