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GN13 AOT

2013 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

84,231 mi
Last recorded84,231 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN13 AOT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 84,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion starting under vehicle

Fail 2 Oct 2025 84,231 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested not checked due to offside front track rod end (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion starting under vehicle

Pass 19 Nov 2024 82,967 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 82,967 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2024 81,602 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 79,810 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 May 2023 79,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 73,711 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 75,510 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 56,900 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 56,900 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 May 2021 56,856 miles

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 May 2020 48,264 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 40,108 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 28,883 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 23,968 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 23,968 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2016 18,106 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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GN13 AOT is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GN13 AOT, 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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GN13 AOT is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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