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EA62 XMC

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

121,139 mi
Last recorded121,139 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 XMC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 121,139 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 109,735 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 98,593 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 88,594 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 88,463 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 84,416 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 76,797 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 70,803 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 65,540 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 60,494 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 60,494 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 43,666 miles

under trims fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

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 XMC is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XMC, 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 XMC registered?

EA62 XMC is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 November 2012.

Is EA62 XMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA62 XMC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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