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DE62 RVL

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

210,096 mi
Last recorded210,096 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 RVL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 210,096 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 207,907 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 207,907 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 207,530 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 188,734 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 172,949 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 172,780 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight weep of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 172,780 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight weep of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 155,579 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 120,789 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 110,954 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 110,954 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 94,155 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 81,590 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 71,357 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 71,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 71,250 miles

adv no revs detected for emissoins / near side head light washer inop

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 RVL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DE62 RVL?

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What year was DE62 RVL registered?

DE62 RVL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 November 2012.

Is DE62 RVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE62 RVL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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