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GU12 YRO

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,646 mi
Last recorded108,646 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 YRO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2024 108,646 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 107,379 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 105,399 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 99,398 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

high level brake light inoperative.

Pass 30 Jun 2020 93,675 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 91,276 miles

rear bump stops perished.

Pass 11 Feb 2019 85,041 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Aug 2017 76,278 miles

Diesel emissions peak not detected

Poor visual access to rear inner brake pads

Pass 5 Sep 2016 66,856 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 61,226 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 44,874 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 22,686 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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GU12 YRO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GU12 YRO, 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 GU12 YRO registered?

GU12 YRO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is GU12 YRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU12 YRO shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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