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GY13 AEX

2013 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

368,032 mi
Last recorded368,032 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY13 AEX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 368,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 340,443 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 340,443 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 311,208 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 278,776 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 242,968 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 242,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 223,954 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 221,813 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 Jul 2020 215,359 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Dec 2019 199,216 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from mirror

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 174,608 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 172,728 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 May 2019 172,728 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 155,327 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 May 2018 128,326 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 87,458 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 87,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2016 56,504 miles

no rvs detected for emissions

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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GY13 AEX is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GY13 AEX, 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 GY13 AEX registered?

GY13 AEX is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 May 2013.

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