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GL12 VEP

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

44,497 mi
Last recorded44,497 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 44,497 miles

Condensation in offside headlamp

Pass 6 Jun 2025 42,164 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished outer sidewall and minor cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres worn close and lower on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 39,162 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2023 36,682 miles

Rear tyres perished edges

Pass 24 Jun 2022 34,510 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 31,928 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 30,233 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 30,233 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 27,415 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 23,942 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 20,824 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 16,884 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 13,513 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 VEP is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VEP, 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 VEP registered?

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

Is GL12 VEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL12 VEP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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