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DE62 PUO

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,651 mi
Last recorded151,651 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 151,651 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both deteriorated on limit (3.4 (b) (i))

emissions limits have been tested and met but the dsm could not register the readings

windscreen chip

Pass 26 Jun 2025 140,190 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to get lower (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust dpf fitted,emissions result pass @ 0.07 1/m

rear wiper not working

Pass 17 Jun 2024 127,371 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated +weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust dpf fitted,emissions result pass @ 0.07 1/m

rear wiper not working

Pass 16 Jun 2023 115,805 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on limit(bald)on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated on limit (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust dpf fitted,result pass @ 0.02 1/m

Pass 20 Jun 2022 107,549 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping on imit (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust dpf fitted,result 0.01

undertray has fixings missing/hanging low at rear

Fail 20 Jun 2022 107,543 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping on imit (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust dpf fitted,result 0.01

undertray has fixings missing/hanging low at rear

Pass 28 Jun 2021 99,573 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 96,490 miles

Exhaust center clamp corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 90,513 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 80,547 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 66,308 miles

Front Both front tyres age cracked in-between tread

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner faces and lipped (3.5.1i)

Rear Both trailing arm bushes starting to split

Fail 20 Oct 2017 66,308 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Both front tyres age cracked in-between tread

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner faces and lipped (3.5.1i)

Rear Both trailing arm bushes starting to split

Pass 5 Nov 2016 53,190 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 53,190 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 38,648 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs slightly worn and corroded on inner braking surfaces. (3.5.1i)

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 PUO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey 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 DE62 PUO, 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 PUO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 November 2012.

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