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VE62 GHO

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

255,872 mi
Last recorded255,872 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE62 GHO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 255,872 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 153,454 miles

Rear inner brake pads worn

body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Oct 2019 142,860 miles

body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Sep 2019 142,795 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Sep 2018 106,627 miles

body and engine trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Dec 2017 95,389 miles

engine and body trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Dec 2015 18,387 miles

All Tyres starting to crack/perish

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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VE62 GHO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VE62 GHO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VE62 GHO?

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What year was VE62 GHO registered?

VE62 GHO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is VE62 GHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE62 GHO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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