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GV61 OFK

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

406,727 mi
Last recorded406,727 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV61 OFK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 406,727 miles

Under the vehicle general corroded

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

N/S/R & O/S/R Tyre perishing outer side

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 400,152 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 400,152 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 392,727 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Fail 27 Feb 2024 392,727 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2023 387,352 miles

Nearside Front outer sill and wing damaged.no sharp edges

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 382,600 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 377,665 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 373,685 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 337,029 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 337,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 314,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 293,751 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 281,474 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 255,149 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 232,089 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 231,971 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 203,983 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 134,455 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 59,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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GV61 OFK is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GV61 OFK, 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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GV61 OFK is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 February 2012.

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