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V13 VKE

2013 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

167,725 mi
Last recorded167,725 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV13 VKE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 167,725 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 161,943 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 155,538 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 151,501 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 148,573 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 148,571 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2021 125,923 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 99,299 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 73,057 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2018 55,648 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2017 35,564 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine covers obscuring components in the engine bay

under trays obscuring items under the vehicle

Pass 14 Jan 2016 22,571 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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V13 VKE is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V13 VKE, 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 V13 VKE registered?

V13 VKE is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 January 2013.

Is V13 VKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V13 VKE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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