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GV13 KMY

2013 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,210 mi
Last recorded127,210 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV13 KMY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 127,210 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 114,292 miles

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly hand brake lever is too tight (1.3.1 (c))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 103,248 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 103,248 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 91,078 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 79,958 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 79,958 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 63,006 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 51,749 miles

F/O/S headlamp and wing is damaged

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both weeping (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust is rusty

Pass 26 Jul 2019 47,410 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 off

exhaust is rusty

o/s headlamp is broken

Pass 14 Aug 2018 44,194 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

brake fluid is low

f/n/s tyre is worn on edges

f/o/s is damaged esp headlamp

front brake pads appear 75% worn

Fail 14 Aug 2018 44,194 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

brake fluid is low

f/n/s tyre is worn on edges

f/o/s is damaged esp headlamp

front brake pads appear 75% worn

Pass 17 Jul 2017 40,371 miles

child seat is fitted r/n/s

exhaust is rusty

f/o/s tyre is worn at inner edge

front shocks are weeping

r/n/s tyre is badly worn at outer edge and not flat

Pass 13 Jul 2016 28,753 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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GV13 KMY is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol 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 GV13 KMY, 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 GV13 KMY registered?

GV13 KMY is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 July 2013.

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