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GK13 MLJ

2013 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,045 mi
Last recorded71,045 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK13 MLJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 71,045 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 70,896 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 57,771 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim small damage (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 38,777 miles

Nearside Front tyre has small cuts /cracks in sidewalls

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre has small/cracks in sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 38,777 miles

Nearside Front tyre has small cuts /cracks in sidewalls

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre has small/cracks in sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 32,050 miles

N/S/R tyre has nail in tread

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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GK13 MLJ is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GK13 MLJ, 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 GK13 MLJ registered?

GK13 MLJ is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 March 2013.

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The MOT history for GK13 MLJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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