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GL62 DFA

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,998 mi
Last recorded36,998 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL62 DFA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2026 36,998 miles

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 29 Nov 2024 35,944 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 35,049 miles

Emission test carried out but too clean to produce a print out. Test pass.

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smears screen (3.4 (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 29 Nov 2022 33,121 miles

Emission test carried out but too clean to produce a print out. Test pass.

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front blades split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 31,866 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 8 Dec 2020 30,487 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 29,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 6 Dec 2018 26,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 v- 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 v- 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 22,876 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 19,574 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 15,086 miles

engine covers and under car covers fitted

no emmisions test low reving engine

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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GL62 DFA is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GL62 DFA, 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 GL62 DFA registered?

GL62 DFA is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is GL62 DFA safe to buy?

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