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GV13 SSZ

2013 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

166,530 mi
Last recorded166,530 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV13 SSZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 166,530 miles

COOLANT TANK CAP MISSING

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 150,072 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 137,312 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 137,312 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 124,189 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 124,189 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 114,313 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 101,944 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 92,748 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 82,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front SEAT BELT BUCKLE STIFF IN ACTION

Pass 26 Jul 2018 67,779 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 55,175 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 41,534 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 SSZ is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 GV13 SSZ, 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 SSZ registered?

GV13 SSZ is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 August 2013.

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