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SA62 GMG

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,810 mi
Last recorded108,810 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA62 GMG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2026 108,810 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

rear suspension corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2025 107,600 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

rear suspension corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2025 107,600 miles

Central Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill at seat belt mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

rear suspension corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2023 106,646 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 106,646 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 103,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 103,876 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 101,188 miles

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

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

both offside and nearside rear trailing arm inner bushes deteriorating

drivers seat belt stock missing plastic cover, seat works

Pass 13 Oct 2020 92,602 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 78,619 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 73,333 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 67,737 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 56,914 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 56,914 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 42,096 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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SA62 GMG 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 66.7%.

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 SA62 GMG, 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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SA62 GMG is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 November 2012.

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