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GE13 ELL

2013 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,309 mi
Last recorded107,309 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGE13 ELL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 107,309 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion to rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2026 107,309 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion to rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 95,548 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded under plastic cover (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2025 95,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative load levelling device broken at suspension arm (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded under plastic cover (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 82,786 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 74,083 miles

Wet test

Pass 26 May 2022 68,448 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

engine/under covers

Pass 14 Jun 2021 66,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer lower side light inoperative

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 14 Jun 2021 66,452 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear outer lower side light inoperative

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 18 Jun 2020 64,286 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 57,458 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 48,100 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 45,509 miles

various undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2017 39,749 miles

various undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2016 29,320 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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GE13 ELL is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in White 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 GE13 ELL, 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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GE13 ELL is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 March 2013.

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