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GL62 LDN

2012 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

94,480 mi
Last recorded94,480 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL62 LDN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 94,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished and worn edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 94,374 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front + worn right down on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 93,777 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front + worn down on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 91,004 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front + wearing down on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 87,411 miles

Both front tyres wearing down on edges + perished

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 84,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 84,735 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 82,170 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 75,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear 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 14 Nov 2017 61,294 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Dec 2016 44,865 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 29,791 miles

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

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 LDN is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GL62 LDN, 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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GL62 LDN is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 December 2012.

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