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8 GAR

2013 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,823 mi
Last recorded39,823 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 GAR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2025 39,823 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 38,295 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 35,890 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 33,444 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 30,092 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 28,548 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 25,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked/perished in treads

Offside Rear tyre cracked/perished in treads

Pass 13 Apr 2018 22,472 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 18,865 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 15,063 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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8 GAR is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 8 GAR, 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 8 GAR registered?

8 GAR is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2013.

Is 8 GAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8 GAR shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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