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YF13 GVJ

2013 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

67,712 mi
Last recorded67,712 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF13 GVJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 67,712 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 64,613 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 61,191 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 56,590 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 51,745 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 45,686 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2020 40,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 35,511 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 31,586 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 23,968 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)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 17,691 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 17,185 miles

Child seats in rear . Preventing inspection of seat belts

Fail 8 Jun 2016 17,183 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seats in rear . Preventing inspection of seat belts

Nearside front tyre worn badly on inner edge

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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YF13 GVJ is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 YF13 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 YF13 GVJ registered?

YF13 GVJ is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is YF13 GVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF13 GVJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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