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GJ13 GSU

2013 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,537 mi
Last recorded100,537 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ13 GSU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 100,537 miles

Bonnet lever mechanism faulty

Front end body damage

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

Offside Front Headlamp slightly loose

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 100,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19" (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Bonnet lever mechanism faulty

Front end body damage

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

Offside Front Headlamp slightly loose

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 92,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 92,216 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 83,202 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2022 82,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to cords in center (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 70,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 70,295 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 58,877 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 56,976 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 52,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm centre band (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2018 51,796 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm centre band (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 42,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 32,050 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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GJ13 GSU is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GJ13 GSU, 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 GJ13 GSU registered?

GJ13 GSU is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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