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PK13 GUJ

2013 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,561 mi
Last recorded131,561 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK13 GUJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 131,561 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 124,297 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 114,709 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 103,357 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 88,248 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 88,248 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear corrosion on axle

Pass 1 Mar 2021 87,714 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 86,835 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 86,835 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 84,238 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 72,838 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 72,838 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 54,839 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 54,839 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 39,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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PK13 GUJ is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc 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 PK13 GUJ, 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 PK13 GUJ registered?

PK13 GUJ is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 April 2013.

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