CarVerify

Free Car Check

GL61 HCD

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,218 mi
Last recorded77,218 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 HCD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 77,218 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 77,214 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective has temporary cap fitted system not sealed (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 71,000 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 67,951 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 62,568 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2022 53,326 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 49,474 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 46,006 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 40,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jan 2018 34,948 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 29,884 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 29,884 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 25,845 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 20,821 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
Full Skoda Octavia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GL61 HCD is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GL61 HCD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GL61 HCD?

You can check the full history of GL61 HCD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GL61 HCD registered?

GL61 HCD is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 January 2012.

Is GL61 HCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL61 HCD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GL61 HCD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GL61 HCD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.