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DE62 EWO

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

227,835 mi
Last recorded227,835 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 EWO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2023 227,835 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2022 207,902 miles

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2022 207,902 miles

Headlamp aim too low O/S,N/S (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2021 195,739 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2021 195,739 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp aim too high O/S,N/S (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 185,398 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 168,319 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 168,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 154,619 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 152,618 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 152,618 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2018 129,739 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 129,739 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 119,234 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 130,143 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 130,143 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 90,446 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 72,268 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 57,612 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 53,719 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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DE62 EWO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DE62 EWO, 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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DE62 EWO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 November 2012.

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