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GY62 SZP

2012 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

239,681 mi
Last recorded239,681 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 SZP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 239,681 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 227,261 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 214,867 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 129,386 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 129,380 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 121,187 miles

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine - possible turbo drain/feed (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 109,624 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 99,922 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 99,623 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2018 89,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer CV Boot slightly perished and weeping grease

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low inner egde of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 81,593 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 71,754 miles

both rear tyres perished, wearing low on inner edges

Pass 17 Nov 2015 58,272 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

exhaust emission level too low to take a reading

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 SZP is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SZP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY62 SZP registered?

GY62 SZP is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 November 2012.

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