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GN13 VUM

2013 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,299 mi
Last recorded83,299 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 83,299 miles

Rear brake discs corroded, but pads are ok

Pass 19 Feb 2025 82,033 miles

Rear brake discs corroded, but pads are ok

Pass 14 Feb 2024 81,206 miles

Bonnet stay socket broken.

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 81,206 miles

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

Bonnet stay socket broken.

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 80,514 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 79,871 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

hand brake stiff to operate

Pass 5 Feb 2021 78,849 miles

Hand brake lever seems stiff

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 75,354 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 75,253 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 66,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. 225/40x18 92w (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 56,650 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 56,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 44,680 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 34,260 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 34,260 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 VUM is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VUM, 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 VUM registered?

GN13 VUM is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 March 2013.

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