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GV62 EEA

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

263,982 mi
Last recorded263,982 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV62 EEA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 263,982 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 250,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 241,967 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 237,393 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone, rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 232,832 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone, rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 226,034 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 222,787 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 215,172 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2019 215,172 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 206,360 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 197,210 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 162,874 miles

slight damage to windscreen.

Pass 10 Sep 2015 135,286 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 109,314 miles

front brake pads worn low.

Fail 10 Mar 2015 109,314 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake pads worn low.

Pass 11 Sep 2014 75,163 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 35,518 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 2,430 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 EEA is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EEA, 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 EEA registered?

GV62 EEA is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is GV62 EEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV62 EEA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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