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VU13 BBK

2013 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,731 mi
Last recorded125,731 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU13 BBK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 125,731 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2026 124,306 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Bumper cracked

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

Offside Front Undertray not fully secure Arch guard (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 113,460 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 113,456 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2024 104,585 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2024 104,585 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 95,505 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 89,488 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

high level brake light inop

slight perishing to suspension arm bushes

Pass 24 Jul 2021 82,390 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

high level brake light not working

slight perishing to suspension arm bushes

Pass 25 Jul 2020 78,364 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight perishing to both front lower arm bushes

Pass 6 Jul 2019 71,912 miles

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

slight perishing to both lower arm bushes

Fail 6 Jul 2019 71,911 miles

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

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

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

slight perishing to both lower arm bushes

Pass 28 Jul 2018 62,951 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on edges

slight wear to edges of n/s rear tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2017 48,160 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2016 29,083 miles

All tyres have perishing to side walls and cracking to tread

Bonnet release handle broken

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Emissions reading zero

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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VU13 BBK is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VU13 BBK, 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 VU13 BBK registered?

VU13 BBK is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 April 2013.

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