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BK13 GDO

2013 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

245,921 mi
Last recorded245,921 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK13 GDO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 245,921 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2026 245,919 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 243,564 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 243,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 241,301 miles

Nearside Rear tyre age cracking

Offside Front tyre age cracking

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 237,877 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 237,877 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 232,187 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower/inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower/inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 228,878 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

both rear bump stops breaking apart

Fail 16 Aug 2021 228,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

both rear bump stops breaking apart

Pass 20 Aug 2020 225,952 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 225,951 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 221,691 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 196,092 miles

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 196,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 154,444 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 116,465 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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BK13 GDO is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BK13 GDO, 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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BK13 GDO is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 April 2013.

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