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DE62 RVU

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

229,157 mi
Last recorded229,157 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 RVU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 229,157 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 191,363 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 191,223 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 188,122 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 188,122 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 160,741 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 137,242 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 108,287 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 102,246 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 102,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 90,722 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 90,722 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 68,741 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 68,741 miles

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

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 RVU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RVU, 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 RVU registered?

DE62 RVU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 October 2012.

Is DE62 RVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE62 RVU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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