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GY62 YWV

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,296 mi
Last recorded120,296 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 YWV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 120,296 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 120,287 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 114,378 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 110,701 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 110,701 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 102,910 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 93,648 miles

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

both front tyres worn to 3mm and wearing on inner edges

front brake discs becoming worn

Pass 13 Nov 2020 88,138 miles

front brake pads becoming worn

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 28 Nov 2019 83,869 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 75,520 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 75,512 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 65,137 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 54,955 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 42,433 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 YWV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YWV, 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 YWV registered?

GY62 YWV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is GY62 YWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY62 YWV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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