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GL12 DZE

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,556 mi
Last recorded153,556 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 DZE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 153,556 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 150,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2020 150,248 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 113,929 miles

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

inadequately boot lid and quarter panel repaired

Fail 9 Mar 2019 113,866 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

inadequately boot lid and quarter panel repaired

Pass 5 Jun 2018 79,998 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 67,859 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2017 67,816 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working bottom left corner bulb out (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% offside side indicator in mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 May 2016 55,197 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 27 May 2015 43,929 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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GL12 DZE is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GL12 DZE, 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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GL12 DZE is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 June 2012.

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