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GU62 OCW

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,922 mi
Last recorded85,922 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 OCW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 85,922 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2026 85,916 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 81,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 81,506 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 78,435 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs wearing/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Thickness 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both slightly pale (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Thickness 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip to swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 78,435 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs wearing/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Thickness 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both slightly pale (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Thickness 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip to swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 73,206 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Thickness 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel filler cap seal deteriorating

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Lowest depth 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Lowest depth 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs staring to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Both suspension bump stops deteriorating, nearside broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip to swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 66,981 miles

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

Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened both suspension bump stops deteriorating slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel filler cap seal deteriorating

Pass 10 Aug 2021 60,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread lowest depth 3.6mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread lowest depth 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre tread worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread lowest depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both suspension bump stops deteriorating

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Aug 2020 54,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread lowest depth 3.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread lowest depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread lowest depth 3.6mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 54,834 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread lowest depth 3.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread lowest depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread lowest depth 3.6mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 48,743 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc starting to corrode on face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both suspension bump stops starting to deteriorate

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight damage to swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 48,743 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc starting to corrode on face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear both suspension bump stops starting to deteriorate

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight damage to swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 38,771 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc has very slight scoring/corrosion on outer face

Pass 18 Aug 2017 29,133 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 21,586 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 15,900 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 15,900 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.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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GU62 OCW is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GU62 OCW, 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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GU62 OCW is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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