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BG62 GZV

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

156,750 mi
Last recorded156,750 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 GZV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 156,750 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 148,321 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 138,505 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 128,748 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2022 122,463 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A. Crack lower windscreen (1). Stone chip <10 mm in diameter (1). (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B. Stone chip, central, <40 mm in diameter (1). Stone chip, nearside, <40 mm in diameter (1). (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated 10 p.s.i (5.2.3 (l))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Efficiency 18%.

Fail 7 Jun 2022 122,463 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A. Crack lower windscreen (1). Stone chip <10 mm in diameter (1). (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B. Stone chip, central, <40 mm in diameter (1). Stone chip, nearside, <40 mm in diameter (1). (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated 10 p.s.i (5.2.3 (l))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Efficiency 18%.

Pass 28 Nov 2020 100,653 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 75,547 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 75,546 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 70,078 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 70,074 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 58,768 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 47,531 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 35,868 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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BG62 GZV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 86,077 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 BG62 GZV, 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 14 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BG62 GZV registered?

BG62 GZV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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