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GF13 BZL

2013 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,781 mi
Last recorded87,781 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF13 BZL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 87,781 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 87,781 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 80,210 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 80,210 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 71,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Apr 2023 64,635 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Apr 2022 57,095 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2021 49,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall to limit-suggest replacement (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall to limit-suggest replacement (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 45,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 40,686 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Apr 2018 36,268 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 31,967 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 27,583 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 27,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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GF13 BZL is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol 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 GF13 BZL, 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 GF13 BZL registered?

GF13 BZL is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 May 2013.

Is GF13 BZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF13 BZL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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