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G8 DHT

2013 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

189,014 mi
Last recorded189,014 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 DHT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 189,014 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 12 Sep 2025 179,989 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 14 Aug 2024 170,230 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 163,828 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 163,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 156,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measuring 1.66mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measuring 1.8mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 156,600 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measuring 1.66mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measuring 1.8mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2021 142,989 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2021 142,989 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 130,267 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 130,025 miles

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

Unable to check rear seatbelts

Pass 11 Sep 2019 111,494 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 86,834 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2-2.5mm slight uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre irrepairable

Pass 25 Aug 2017 63,572 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 41,257 miles

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

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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G8 DHT is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 G8 DHT, 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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G8 DHT is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 September 2013.

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