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VK61 GMK

2012 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

160,237 mi
Last recorded160,237 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 GMK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 160,237 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 151,226 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 139,834 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 139,832 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 Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 131,538 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 131,537 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))

Coolant leak coolant level low ()

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 121,427 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 106,341 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 106,339 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))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 99,875 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside inner edge's of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 86,116 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 warn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 72,821 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 56,340 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Getting low 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 59,339 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Upper outer bulb not working (still has 3 others working). (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Getting low 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 48,176 miles

Bulb warning lamp illuminated

No print out was produced due to low emissions

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Nov 2015 48,175 miles

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

Bulb warning lamp illuminated

No print out was produced due to low emissions

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

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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VK61 GMK is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VK61 GMK, 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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VK61 GMK is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 December 2012.

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