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EA62 OPT

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,316 mi
Last recorded70,316 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 OPT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 70,316 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

child seats fitted in nearside rear and offside rear seats

Pass 1 Oct 2024 65,735 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 65,735 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 54,917 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 44,801 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone spyglass bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear washer not working

Pass 11 Nov 2021 44,183 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone spyglass bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear washer not working

Pass 13 Nov 2020 43,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

undertray fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2020 43,502 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut on tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

undertray fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2019 42,657 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 38,309 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 33,242 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 26,691 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 20,271 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 20,271 miles

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 OPT is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OPT, 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 OPT is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 November 2012.

Is EA62 OPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA62 OPT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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