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VE13 SVT

2013 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

171,169 mi
Last recorded171,169 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE13 SVT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 171,169 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 157,969 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 148,017 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 141,035 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2024 141,019 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 134,592 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 116,916 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 116,916 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect adjusted beam pattern - beam image could be better check quality of bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 99,618 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 99,604 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed through small cut in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2022 99,476 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 99,476 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 86,231 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shockers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 85,464 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shockers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 80,270 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 72,226 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 72,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 63,470 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 52,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 37,232 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 35,858 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 35,858 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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VE13 SVT is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VE13 SVT, 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 VE13 SVT registered?

VE13 SVT is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 July 2013.

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