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GL12 OWV

2012 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

255,530 mi
Last recorded255,530 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 OWV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 255,530 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 223,024 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 205,650 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 181,659 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 180,110 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 172,576 miles

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

both sides rear shock absorber dust covers loose

o/s drivers mirror slightly insecure

Fail 11 Sep 2018 172,491 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator not working from wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cut/ cord exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords out (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn bold (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

both sides rear shock absorber dust covers loose

o/s drivers mirror slightly insecure

Pass 18 Sep 2017 140,552 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage on outer sidewall

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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 OWV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GL12 OWV, 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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What year was GL12 OWV registered?

GL12 OWV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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