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SG12 GYK

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

262,852 mi
Last recorded262,852 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG12 GYK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 262,852 miles

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

both rear indicators fading

engine management & oil lights on

Fail 5 Dec 2017 262,739 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush badly worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions fitted wrong way round (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working outer (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear indicators fading

engine management & oil lights on

Pass 8 Jun 2017 231,024 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f wishbone rear bushes splitting borderline

n/s/r & o/s/r indicators fading borderline

Pass 12 Dec 2016 199,990 miles

Offside Rear indicator fading

damage too o/s sill

engine management light on

Fail 8 Dec 2016 199,890 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement FRONT bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear indicator fading

damage too o/s sill

engine management light on

Pass 21 Mar 2016 154,660 miles

engine management light on

Fail 14 Mar 2016 153,299 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion & wear on front brake disc s

engine management light on

slight wear in o/s/f & o/s/r anti roll bar links

Pass 26 Aug 2015 123,483 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f wishbone rear bushes splitting borderline

Pass 21 May 2015 123,299 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 May 2015 123,299 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SG12 GYK is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SG12 GYK, 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 SG12 GYK registered?

SG12 GYK is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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