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SV13 FLW

2013 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

178,258 mi
Last recorded178,258 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV13 FLW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 178,258 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 178,258 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 163,158 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 163,158 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 148,083 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 148,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 129,021 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 129,021 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 112,624 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 102,115 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 80,763 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 77,451 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 60,162 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 43,857 miles

N/S & O/S Front & Rear Tyres Perished

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front Lower Arm Rear Bushes Slightly Perished (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays Conceal Underbody Components

Fail 1 Mar 2017 43,857 miles

N/S & O/S Front & Rear Tyres Perished

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front Lower Arm Rear Bushes Slightly Perished (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays Conceal Underbody Components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 37,377 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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SV13 FLW is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel 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 SV13 FLW, 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 SV13 FLW registered?

SV13 FLW is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 March 2013.

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