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GN13 VUJ

2013 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

149,047 mi
Last recorded149,047 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN13 VUJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2026 149,047 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2026 149,047 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbones rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2025 136,907 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 129,193 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 117,120 miles

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

Offside Front Lower fog lamp slightly loose

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 105,701 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 94,285 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 82,424 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 69,710 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Pass 30 Aug 2018 55,306 miles

Front inner b/pads appear low and nearing limits of wear (esp O/S/F)

O/S/F outer b/pad worn low and just about ON limit of wear in places

Pass 28 Sep 2017 43,107 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 30,058 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 28,327 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 VUJ is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VUJ, 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 GN13 VUJ registered?

GN13 VUJ is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 March 2013.

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The MOT history for GN13 VUJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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