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EA62 OPH

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

224,849 mi
Last recorded224,849 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 OPH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2023 224,849 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone, front pin/bush , BORDERLINE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** ON LEGAL LIMIT *** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.78 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 209,323 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 189,634 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone, front and rear pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.16 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Borderline (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.89 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Security of under-tray and nearside front inner wheel arch liner

Pass 15 Jan 2022 156,075 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 156,070 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 127,538 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside side repeater led output

Pass 21 Jan 2020 104,421 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 104,402 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 103,754 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 87,870 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 71,978 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 57,379 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 42,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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EA62 OPH is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EA62 OPH, 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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EA62 OPH is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 November 2012.

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