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WJ13 SVV

2013 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,280 mi
Last recorded87,280 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ13 SVV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 87,280 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 83,974 miles

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

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

oil cap leaking fumes from seal

Pass 27 Dec 2023 76,485 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Undercovers fitted.

Fail 23 Dec 2023 76,480 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Undercovers fitted.

Pass 6 Dec 2022 65,448 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing(4mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing(4mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing(4mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing(4mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Dec 2021 58,794 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 54,276 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 53,256 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock absorber bum stop perished/crack (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front shock absorbers light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 47,429 miles

Front Both tyres wearing on inner edge

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 47,429 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Both tyres wearing on inner edge

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 39,723 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 34,292 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 25,632 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child seat fitted. Visual inspection of adult belt only.

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 25,632 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Child seat fitted. Visual inspection of adult belt only.

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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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WJ13 SVV is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 WJ13 SVV, 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 WJ13 SVV registered?

WJ13 SVV is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 April 2013.

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