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GV62 BHU

2012 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

205,721 mi
Last recorded205,721 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV62 BHU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2024 205,721 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 192,765 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 184,990 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 181,066 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 174,931 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 164,742 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 164,742 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 148,261 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 148,261 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2017 136,650 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 129,710 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 111,952 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 77,638 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 49,447 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 25,374 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 21 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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GV62 BHU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GV62 BHU, 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 GV62 BHU registered?

GV62 BHU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 December 2012.

Is GV62 BHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV62 BHU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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