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YG62 GBX

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,468 mi
Last recorded117,468 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 GBX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 117,468 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 103,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 101,902 miles

Undertray(s)/ Sill cover(s) fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2023 95,761 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 84,206 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 82,988 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 79,225 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 79,224 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 79,209 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 75,669 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 75,669 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 65,858 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2014 48,382 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 22,047 miles

1) offside rear tyre under-inflated. (Rectified)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 22,047 miles

1) offside rear tyre under-inflated. (Rectified)

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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YG62 GBX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YG62 GBX, 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 YG62 GBX registered?

YG62 GBX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 October 2012.

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