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GL12 UAR

2012 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,425 mi
Last recorded103,425 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 UAR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 103,425 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2026 103,425 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2025 95,908 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 85,666 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 77,064 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 70,187 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 63,177 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components

Fail 10 Aug 2021 63,177 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components

Pass 25 Feb 2021 54,638 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 49,034 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 49,034 miles

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 44,522 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 42,511 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 34,917 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 27,875 miles

Both rear tyre outer sidewalls cracked & perished.

Child seats fitted not allowing full access to adult seatbelts.

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

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 21,480 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 UAR is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GL12 UAR, 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 UAR registered?

GL12 UAR is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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The MOT history for GL12 UAR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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