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GL61 FVZ

2012 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

186,077 mi
Last recorded186,077 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 FVZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 186,077 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

O/S/F TYRE WORN LOW INNER EDGE

O/S/R TYRE WORN LOW INNER EDGE

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

REAR SUB-FRAME AND ARMS CORRODED

Fail 30 Mar 2026 186,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

O/S/F TYRE WORN LOW INNER EDGE

O/S/R TYRE WORN LOW INNER EDGE

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

REAR SUB-FRAME AND ARMS CORRODED

Pass 26 Nov 2024 175,887 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter slight seepage of grease

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 175,886 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter slight seepage of grease

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 163,402 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 149,168 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 149,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 135,145 miles

Nearside Front Outer constant velocity gaiter slightly deteriorated

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 126,148 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 126,146 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 123,734 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 123,734 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 119,356 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 119,356 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced bolb not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

bolb failure light on dash

Pass 6 Dec 2017 108,537 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 108,537 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 97,729 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 97,729 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 91,653 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 85,798 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

lower parts of both rear suspension coil springs not visible

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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GL61 FVZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GL61 FVZ, 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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GL61 FVZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 January 2012.

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