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GF62 FOV

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

145,073 mi
Last recorded145,073 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF62 FOV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 145,073 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2025 134,951 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 129,080 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 126,787 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 121,877 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 121,877 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 114,292 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 114,292 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 102,409 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 102,409 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs worn

nearside handbrake lower on performance

Pass 10 Oct 2016 83,219 miles

Nearside Front ROAD TYRE WORN DOWN TO 3MM IN DEPTH

Offside Front ROAD TYRE WORN TO 3MM IN DEPTH

Fail 10 Oct 2016 83,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front ROAD TYRE WORN DOWN TO 3MM IN DEPTH

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front ROAD TYRE WORN TO 3MM IN DEPTH

Pass 14 Oct 2015 63,470 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 63,470 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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GF62 FOV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GF62 FOV, 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 GF62 FOV registered?

GF62 FOV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 October 2012.

Is GF62 FOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF62 FOV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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