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GY61 ZGG

2012 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

173,085 mi
Last recorded173,085 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 ZGG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 173,085 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside worn more (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 167,853 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 151,535 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres near legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak on top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 139,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 126,642 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 111,513 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2017 90,693 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside worn more (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 74,597 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 55,721 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear slightly pale (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 32,571 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 31,583 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Both rear tyres perishing

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 12,811 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 10,785 miles

both front tyres perishing on outer shoulders of tread.

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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GY61 ZGG is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GY61 ZGG, 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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GY61 ZGG is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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