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SO13 GXA

2013 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,338 mi
Last recorded167,338 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO13 GXA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 167,338 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened four arms ,both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under-trays/covers fitted.

Pass 2 Nov 2023 153,575 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 137,836 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 137,830 miles

Offside Front Brake insecure backplate fouling roadwheel (1.1.21 (c))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 124,487 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 117,997 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 117,982 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2019 96,264 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 80,668 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Apr 2017 62,444 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 62,442 miles

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

Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 49,427 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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SO13 GXA is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SO13 GXA, 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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SO13 GXA is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 April 2013.

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