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GY62 LMU

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

111,314 mi
Last recorded111,314 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 LMU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 111,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 104,859 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 99,024 miles

Front Tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Jul 2023 92,241 miles

Offside Rear Wheel binding

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm of tread but completely bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside and Offside rear shock absorber dust covers broken / loose

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm of tread but completely bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 84,364 miles

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

front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

Pass 10 Jul 2021 78,065 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 73,583 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 67,245 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread wearing on edges

Offside Rear tyre tread wearing on edges

Rear both suspension bump stops deteriorating

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight damage to swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 67,245 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre tread inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth 2.7mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre tread wearing on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth 2.4mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre tread wearing on edges

Rear both suspension bump stops deteriorating

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight damage to swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 57,754 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 47,946 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 38,934 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

nearside front tyre tread getting low on inner edge 3mm

offside front tyre tread getting low on inner edge 3mm

Pass 3 Nov 2015 28,466 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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GY62 LMU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey 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 GY62 LMU, 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 GY62 LMU registered?

GY62 LMU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 November 2012.

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