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KU62 GZT

2012 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

175,526 mi
Last recorded175,526 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU62 GZT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 175,526 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2026 175,526 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2025 168,026 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 148,989 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 148,989 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 133,639 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 133,018 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 133,018 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front door handle faulty

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 126,816 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 126,806 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 119,487 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 119,487 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 113,555 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 95,582 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 83,730 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 70,951 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 70,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 48,971 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 48,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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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KU62 GZT is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KU62 GZT, 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 KU62 GZT registered?

KU62 GZT is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 October 2012.

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