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GL13 EBD

2013 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,817 mi
Last recorded124,817 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL13 EBD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 124,817 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective slight streaky (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 119,995 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 111,165 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 111,165 miles

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing dented temp repair (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 99,044 miles

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

ENGINE DOES NOT TURN OFF WHEN KEY RETURNED TO POSITION 1. UNABLE TO TURN OFF IN GEAR OR NEUTRAL ONLY WHEN IN PARK. STARTER SYSTEM FAULT WARNING ON DASH

Fail 28 Jul 2023 99,041 miles

Rear Brake disc contaminated excessively corroded (1.1.14 (b))

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

ENGINE DOES NOT TURN OFF WHEN KEY RETURNED TO POSITION 1. UNABLE TO TURN OFF IN GEAR OR NEUTRAL ONLY WHEN IN PARK. STARTER SYSTEM FAULT WARNING ON DASH

Pass 25 Jul 2022 90,570 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and partially corroded surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and partially corroded surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 85,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 85,466 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and excessively worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 80,815 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 73,649 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 63,133 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 54,103 miles

nearside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2016 38,043 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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GL13 EBD is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 GL13 EBD, 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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GL13 EBD is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 July 2013.

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