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GK63 TGX

2013 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

159,966 mi
Last recorded159,966 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK63 TGX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 159,966 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2025 146,002 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2025 146,002 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 132,761 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 132,719 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements could be misread (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements could be misread (0.1 (d))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 16 Aug 2023 118,286 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 118,286 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

vehicle requires tracking its wearing tyre treads off on the inside edges

Pass 19 Aug 2022 105,090 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))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bonnet release handle sticking

exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 19 Aug 2022 105,090 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bonnet release handle sticking

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 12 Aug 2021 93,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

front wipers smearing screen

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre badly split

rear brake pads deteriorated

Pass 19 Aug 2020 88,920 miles

objects in boot full inspection not possible

Pass 4 Apr 2019 76,618 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 65,500 miles

front wipers smearing screen

Fail 21 Apr 2018 65,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 54,786 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2016 47,614 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

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

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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GK63 TGX is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc diesel 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 GK63 TGX, 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 GK63 TGX registered?

GK63 TGX is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2013.

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