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SM13 GZJ

2013 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

124,984 mi
Last recorded124,984 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM13 GZJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 124,984 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 107,169 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 93,308 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 84,111 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 64,344 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020
Pass 9 Jul 2019 36,488 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 29,328 miles

vehicle has under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Fail 27 Jul 2018 29,328 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also tyre is splitting around tread pattern.

Nearside Rear brake disc is corroded on outer face of disc.

Offside Rear tyre is starting to split around tread pattern.

vehicle has under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Pass 26 Jul 2017 23,652 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

Pass 26 Jul 2016 18,655 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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SM13 GZJ is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 SM13 GZJ, 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 SM13 GZJ registered?

SM13 GZJ is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 July 2013.

Is SM13 GZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM13 GZJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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