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EA62 OPJ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

161,515 mi
Last recorded161,515 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 OPJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 161,515 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 161,515 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 158,671 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 155,853 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 151,049 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 146,251 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Nov 2019 137,147 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 125,873 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 113,473 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Nov 2017 113,473 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 86,071 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 62,614 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 11 Nov 2015 62,613 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nail in offside rear tyre

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 OPJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EA62 OPJ, 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 EA62 OPJ registered?

EA62 OPJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 November 2012.

Is EA62 OPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA62 OPJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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