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GY61 ZHD

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,636 mi
Last recorded88,636 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 ZHD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 88,636 miles

exhaust pipework rusty

extensive corrosion on steering suspension & brake components

rear subframe & components showing extensive corrosion

various suspension bushes perished

Pass 28 Jul 2025 87,277 miles

exhaust system rusty

extensive corrosion on rear subframe & components

extensive corrosion on steering suspension & brake components

various suspension bushes perished

Pass 15 Jul 2024 85,636 miles

Exhaust is rusty.

Extensive corrosion on steering suspension & brake components rear subframe showing extensive corrosion

various suspension bushes perished

Pass 17 Jul 2023 84,628 miles

exhaust pipework rusty

extensive corrosion on steering suspension & brake components

rear subframe showing extensive corrosion

slight hi/low spots noted on rear tyres

various suspension bushes perished

Pass 19 Jul 2022 83,217 miles

all suspension/steering & brake components showing corrosion

exhaust pipework rusty

rear discs showing corrosion

rear subframe showing corrosion

Fail 13 Jul 2022 83,194 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative fitted to n/s/f suspension arm (4.1.5 (a))

all suspension/steering & brake components showing corrosion

exhaust pipework rusty

rear discs showing corrosion

rear subframe showing corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2021 82,316 miles

exhaust pipework rusty

rear discs showing slight corrossion

rear subframe & various suspension components showing corrossion

Fail 26 Jul 2021 82,294 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust pipework rusty

rear discs showing slight corrossion

rear subframe & various suspension components showing corrossion

Pass 28 Jul 2020 80,646 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 78,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 72,350 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 61,606 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone rear bush splitting (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone rear bush splitting (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 49,909 miles

both rear brake discs corroded slightly

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

slight binding on offside rear brake

Pass 9 Jan 2015 30,045 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

both rear tyre treads worn uneven around inner edges 2mm

nearside front tyre worn on edges 1,6mm.small deep cut in tyre tread inner edge.

nearside front tyre wornclose to legal limit shallow gouge in outter side wall

offside front tyre worn on edges 1.6mm

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 ZHD is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ZHD, 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 ZHD is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 January 2012.

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