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EY62 HSV

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

242,099 mi
Last recorded242,099 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY62 HSV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 242,099 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 238,007 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2019 238,007 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 230,779 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 230,779 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 222,067 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 216,493 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 209,467 miles

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

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

Offside Front slight cut on side wall

Oil leak ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2017 203,756 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 203,755 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both nearside & offside (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 186,450 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both wish bone back bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Dec 2016 186,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both wish bone back bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 164,650 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 164,650 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position lock assembly fauilt (6.4.1)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 158,509 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

emissions not detected during test

Fail 18 Nov 2015 158,509 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

emissions not detected during test

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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EY62 HSV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EY62 HSV, 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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EY62 HSV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 September 2012.

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