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FT61 GCU

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

165,652 mi
Last recorded165,652 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 GCU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 165,652 miles

Bonnet catch release lever defective.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corrosion.

Fail 24 Oct 2025 165,640 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split and leaking grease over hub. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot loose on shaft inner clip u/s. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Bonnet catch release lever defective.

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Outer joint has wear. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corrosion.

Pass 21 Oct 2024 155,555 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S/F INDICATOR BULB SLIGHTY DISCOLOURED (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S/F INDICATOR BULB SLIGHTY DISCOLOURED (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSH WORN. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN INNER AND OUTER EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 146,016 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension components corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 135,943 miles

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 26 Oct 2021 128,225 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 128,215 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 122,180 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Link arm worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 122,162 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Loose on shaft. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Link arm worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 116,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps no lamps fitted at time of test one bulb inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 103,065 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 103,058 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 88,773 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 72,679 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 57,787 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 40,969 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 23,800 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 6,410 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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FT61 GCU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FT61 GCU, 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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FT61 GCU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 January 2012.

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