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GL13 HTZ

2013 Skoda Octavia

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,287 mi
Last recorded75,287 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL13 HTZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 75,287 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyres, perished on wall and in-between tread

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished on wall, tread and severely perished in-between tread

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre New tyre if through ()

Offside Rear Tyre perished on tread and severely perished in-between tread

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

TPMS light on

Fail 29 Apr 2026 75,287 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyres, perished on wall and in-between tread

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished on wall, tread and severely perished in-between tread

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre New tyre if through ()

Offside Rear Tyre perished on tread and severely perished in-between tread

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

TPMS light on

Pass 6 May 2025 69,112 miles

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

Rear Tyres, perished in-between tread

Fail 2 May 2025 69,054 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre perished on wall and in-between tread. Worn on inner edge of tread

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

Rear Tyres, perished in-between tread

Pass 15 Apr 2024 63,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Tyres, perished in-between tread

Service light on

Fail 15 Apr 2024 63,922 miles

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

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Tyres, perished in-between tread

Service light on

Pass 18 Apr 2023 58,167 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 49,978 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 42,716 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 37,108 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 26,155 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 18,044 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 10,156 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 9,239 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 HTZ is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel 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 HTZ, 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 GL13 HTZ registered?

GL13 HTZ is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 July 2013.

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