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GK62 SVX

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

244,185 mi
Last recorded244,185 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK62 SVX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2023 244,185 miles

Central Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 239,283 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 225,456 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 225,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 212,685 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 185,787 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 185,787 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 139,759 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 105,781 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 100,712 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 82,065 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 69,657 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Feb 2016 49,700 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 28,056 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 13,184 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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GK62 SVX 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 80%.

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 GK62 SVX, 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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GK62 SVX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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