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PL13 FKM

2013 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

232,787 mi
Last recorded232,787 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL13 FKM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 232,787 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 220,995 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2020 190,242 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 190,242 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 167,499 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 167,499 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 103,943 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 84,010 miles

Battery not clamped securely

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Radiator poorly supported

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Zero Emitter, No Smoke readings available

Fail 11 Oct 2017 84,010 miles

Battery not clamped securely

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Radiator poorly supported

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Zero Emitter, No Smoke readings available

Pass 28 Jun 2016 78,180 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 47,622 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 19,858 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 18,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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PL13 FKM is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PL13 FKM, 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 PL13 FKM registered?

PL13 FKM is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 August 2013.

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