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GJ62 DJV

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,971 mi
Last recorded118,971 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 DJV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 118,971 miles

Factory fitted covers

Headlamp level set on 1

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured A bit pale (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Third stop light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 118,971 miles

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

Factory fitted covers

Headlamp level set on 1

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning One bulb not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured A bit pale (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Third stop light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 116,484 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2025 116,484 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 112,746 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 108,463 miles

Central Rear stop lamp inoperative

Fail 21 Jul 2023 108,463 miles

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

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

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

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

Central Rear stop lamp inoperative

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2022 95,880 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 83,598 miles

Central Rear stop lamp inoperative

Pass 21 Jul 2020 76,223 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 76,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 64,954 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Works when tailgate opened (Wiring fault) (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 54,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre @ 3mm & perrishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre @ 3mm & perrishing (5.2.3 (e))

damage to nearside sill around seat belt anchorage

high level brake light not working

Pass 27 Jul 2017 46,656 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 41,403 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 41,403 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 33,346 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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GJ62 DJV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GJ62 DJV, 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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GJ62 DJV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 September 2012.

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