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DE62 OEX

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

242,596 mi
Last recorded242,596 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 OEX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 242,596 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 223,466 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 223,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40x18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 198,352 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 149,094 miles

different aspect ratio tyres fitted to each axle.

Pass 7 Jul 2016 104,431 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 74,324 miles

too clean for emissions test

Fail 29 Jul 2015 74,324 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

too clean for emissions test

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 OEX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OEX, 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 DE62 OEX registered?

DE62 OEX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 November 2012.

Is DE62 OEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE62 OEX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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