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BU05 GLE

2013 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

120,200 mi
Last recorded120,200 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 GLE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 13 Apr 2026 120,200 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 115,195 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 107,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2022 94,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 86,326 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 76,494 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 65,395 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 57,027 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 49,454 miles

DPF fitted, unable to get emissions reading

Pass 23 Sep 2016 37,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth on 2mm worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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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BU05 GLE is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BU05 GLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU05 GLE registered?

BU05 GLE is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2013.

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