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VA13 PLV

2013 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

110,613 mi
Last recorded110,613 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA13 PLV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 110,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewalls perished and worn close to limit on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewalls perished and worn close to limit on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2025 105,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn outer of shape on inner edge and sidewalls cracking.

Offside Rear Tyre worn outer of shape on inner edge and sidewalls cracking.

Pass 8 Oct 2024 100,343 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs. (1.1.14 (a) (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 10 Oct 2023 90,928 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 77,525 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 67,652 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 60,363 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 60,361 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 49,267 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 37,901 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 13 Apr 2018 37,901 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 26,499 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 16,275 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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VA13 PLV is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VA13 PLV, 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 VA13 PLV registered?

VA13 PLV is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 August 2013.

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