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SW13 VVG

2013 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,249 mi
Last recorded78,249 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW13 VVG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 78,249 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 68,793 miles

Rear general underbody corrosion

Fail 13 Mar 2025 68,793 miles

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

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

Rear general underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2024 60,171 miles

general corrosion on underside

Fail 15 Mar 2024 60,171 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

general corrosion on underside

Pass 23 Mar 2023 52,558 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 52,558 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 45,310 miles

exterior tailgate open switch not working

Fail 11 Mar 2022 45,310 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exterior tailgate open switch not working

Pass 9 Mar 2021 38,845 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 33,164 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 33,163 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 28,632 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 23,181 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 17,881 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 13,971 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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SW13 VVG is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Silver 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 SW13 VVG, 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 SW13 VVG registered?

SW13 VVG is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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