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GJ62 LUW

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

363,776 mi
Last recorded363,776 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 LUW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 363,776 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 347,701 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 329,371 miles

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

exhaust centre clamp corrodid

Pass 12 Oct 2020 319,978 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 307,998 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 288,418 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 4 Oct 2019 288,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Apr 2019 264,045 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

centre exhaust sleeve corrodid

Pass 12 Oct 2018 239,074 miles

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

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

both rear tyres feathered on inner edges

Pass 13 Apr 2018 215,902 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2017 196,800 miles

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

nsr tyre worn inside edge

Pass 13 Apr 2017 180,343 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 180,343 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 161,461 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 141,157 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 141,157 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 123,748 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 123,748 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 101,862 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 80,863 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 61,848 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 41,443 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 21,917 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 18 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 LUW is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LUW, 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 LUW is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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