2012 Skoda Octavia 1.6L Diesel · GL61 HCG
2012 Skoda Octavia (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 147,710 miles. MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,710 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL61 HCG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2026
- 147,710 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL61 HCG 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 (GL61 HCG) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are 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: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
GL61 HCG Mileage History
- 01/08/2024133,026 mi
- 01/08/2024133,026 mi
- 23/07/2025138,914 mi+5,888 mi
- 24/07/2025138,915 mi+1 mi
- 19/08/2026147,710 mi+8,795 mi
Average of roughly 7,169 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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