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GK62 YGF

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

160,028 mi
Last recorded160,028 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2019
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK62 YGF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2019 160,028 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 139,801 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 139,797 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 121,104 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 121,104 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 99,798 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 84,839 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 65,172 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 44,162 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 34,949 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 30,981 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 YGF is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YGF, 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 YGF is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 September 2012.

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