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GF62 YYO

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

164,689 mi
Last recorded164,689 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 164,689 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 157,272 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 156,227 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 156,227 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 142,580 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 133,485 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 131,421 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 131,185 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 128,418 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 126,701 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surfaces heavily worn. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surfaces heavily worn. (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 126,701 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Consul bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Consul bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Jet aim above roof missing swept area. (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread inner area worn low and partially bald. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surfaces heavily worn. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 of 4 bulbs inoperative. (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surfaces worn. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread inner area worn bald. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surfaces heavily worn. (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 of 4 bulbs inoperative. (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surfaces worn. (3.5.1i)

Spare tyre defective No spare wheel. Glue for compressor kit is missing. ()

Pass 8 Jun 2017 96,002 miles

offside rear tyre worn heavily on edges

Pass 7 Jun 2016 34,757 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 31,310 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 31,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 YYO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YYO, 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 YYO registered?

GF62 YYO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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