2012 Skoda Octavia 1.6L Diesel · GK62 USY
2012 Skoda Octavia (1.6L, diesel). First registered 13 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 121,234 miles. MOT valid until 09 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,234 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GK62 USY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2026
- 121,234 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GK62 USY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Skoda Octavia (GK62 USY) between July 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
GK62 USY Mileage History
- 13/07/2023108,969 mi
- 06/03/2024111,017 mi+2,048 mi
- 07/03/2024111,017 mi
- 08/03/2025115,195 mi+4,178 mi
- 10/03/2026121,234 mi+6,039 mi
Average of roughly 4,613 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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