2013 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Diesel · LG13 GXW
2013 Skoda Octavia (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Jul 2013. Recorded mileage 140,710 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,710 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LG13 GXW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2026
- 140,710 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LG13 GXW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Skoda Octavia (LG13 GXW) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LG13 GXW Mileage History
- 24/01/2023134,456 mi
- 17/01/2024136,444 mi+1,988 mi
- 06/01/2025139,124 mi+2,680 mi
- 06/01/2025139,124 mi
- 22/01/2026140,710 mi+1,586 mi
Average of roughly 2,088 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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