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GF13 ZVJ

2013 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,221 mi
Last recorded100,221 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF13 ZVJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 100,221 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 94,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread and worn on edges 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 94,473 miles

Emissions unable to be completed failed on three attempts same as original test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread and worn on edges 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 94,219 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread and worn on edges 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 88,444 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts Perished in tread 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 80,136 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perished in tread 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 75,223 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 75,221 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 66,916 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 59,361 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 49,966 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 49,926 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 42,830 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 42,743 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 33,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has cuts and cracking in tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has cuts and cracks in tread

Pass 22 Aug 2016 26,301 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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GF13 ZVJ is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZVJ, 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 ZVJ registered?

GF13 ZVJ is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 August 2013.

Is GF13 ZVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF13 ZVJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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