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SF13 VGK

2013 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

98,013 mi
Last recorded98,013 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF13 VGK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 98,013 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Upper stop lamp not working

Pass 29 May 2025 93,896 miles

Upper stop lamp not working

Fail 29 May 2025 93,895 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Upper stop lamp not working

Pass 21 Jun 2024 89,515 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2024 89,515 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 81,539 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 81,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 74,637 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 74,637 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 68,153 miles

Offside Front side repeater dims slightly whilst flashing

Fail 30 Jul 2021 68,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 2x sides inop

Offside Front side repeater dims slightly whilst flashing

Offside Rear 1x side inop

Pass 11 Aug 2020 60,264 miles

Nearside Rear Outer brake pad appears low

Offside Front Inner tyre balding

Offside Front Outer brake pipe appears very low

Fail 11 Aug 2020 62,064 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer brake pad appears low

Offside Front Inner tyre balding

Offside Front Outer brake pipe appears very low

Pass 26 Mar 2019 53,583 miles

Nearside Front tyre 2+mm

Pass 20 Mar 2018 44,518 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 44,518 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 35,910 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 35,908 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 30,521 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 30,167 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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SF13 VGK is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SF13 VGK, 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 SF13 VGK registered?

SF13 VGK is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 April 2013.

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