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GY62 OGZ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,749 mi
Last recorded96,749 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 96,749 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 91,699 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Damp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 85,310 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Damp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 81,366 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 81,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 76,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, wearing on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn heavily on inner shoulder. Nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 76,904 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, wearing on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn heavily on inner shoulder. Nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 72,608 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 70,528 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 60,804 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 47,200 miles

Rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 20 Jan 2017 34,722 miles

both rear tyres badly perished

Fail 20 Jan 2017 34,722 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres badly perished

Pass 30 Jan 2016 22,558 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 21,421 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 OGZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OGZ, 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 OGZ registered?

GY62 OGZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 November 2012.

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