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GL13 PKJ

2013 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

294,213 mi
Last recorded294,213 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2023
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL13 PKJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2023 294,213 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 294,213 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 264,287 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Jan 2022 264,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jan 2021 241,588 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 241,479 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm has an unsafe modification Ball joint stud has been welded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 228,189 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 228,142 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 170,902 miles

emissions too clean to register

engine covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Jul 2018 132,491 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 89,143 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 89,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 48,718 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 48,718 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 PKJ is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PKJ, 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 PKJ registered?

GL13 PKJ is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 August 2013.

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