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SC13 GVJ

2013 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

127,284 mi
Last recorded127,284 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC13 GVJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 127,284 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 116,190 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & all rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 106,036 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 96,444 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 96,444 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 88,845 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres are cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 72,982 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 60,170 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 60,170 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 51,222 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 43,451 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 35,575 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 26,702 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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SC13 GVJ is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc 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 SC13 GVJ, 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 SC13 GVJ registered?

SC13 GVJ is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 June 2013.

Is SC13 GVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC13 GVJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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