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LS62 GCU

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

301,795 mi
Last recorded301,795 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2020
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS62 GCU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2020 301,795 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 283,972 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 283,972 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2019 250,002 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 227,089 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 197,491 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 197,332 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 179,847 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint O/S Rear anti-roll bar drop link ball joint has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear O/S Rear tyre inner edge wearing smooth

Pass 17 Oct 2016 152,065 miles

both front tyres tread low on inner edges

Pass 29 Apr 2016 132,655 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 111,191 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 92,790 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 40,858 miles

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

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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LS62 GCU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc 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 LS62 GCU, 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 LS62 GCU registered?

LS62 GCU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 October 2012.

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The MOT history for LS62 GCU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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