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EA62 XNC

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

145,128 mi
Last recorded145,128 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 XNC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 145,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Link arm lower ball joint gaiter split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush lightly split/perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Shock absorber travel/bump stop perished and broken away. (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour Reflector damaged and discoloured. (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Bulb discolouring and condensation/water inside lamp. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Shock absorber travel/bump stop perished and broken away. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Dec 2024 125,783 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Fail 23 Dec 2024 125,769 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick also slightly binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Pass 27 Dec 2023 105,693 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2023 105,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Dec 2022 84,355 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 78,802 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 76,245 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 72,568 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 72,568 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 68,994 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 68,993 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 59,001 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 47,691 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 34,941 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 34,941 miles

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

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

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

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

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 XNC is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XNC, 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 XNC is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 December 2012.

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