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YD62 GXP

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,363 mi
Last recorded135,363 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD62 GXP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 135,363 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 132,398 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2024 130,097 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 126,951 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 120,481 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 120,481 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 103,098 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 103,075 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 101,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 101,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 76,758 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 60,378 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 60,365 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 60,023 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 46,164 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 28,916 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 28,795 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 22,577 miles

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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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YD62 GXP is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YD62 GXP, 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 YD62 GXP registered?

YD62 GXP is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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