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LA62 OCR

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

196,437 mi
Last recorded196,437 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA62 OCR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 196,437 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 196,396 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2025 186,705 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 137,273 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 88,085 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 83,679 miles

Exhaust joining sleeve slight corrosion

Front suspension arms and rear trailing arms bushes slightly deteriorated on both sides.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 78,704 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 72,865 miles

Front and rear brakes slightly worn.

Front shock absorbers slightly misting oil.

Pass 7 Aug 2020 68,471 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 66,870 miles

Offside Front slight cut in tread

Pass 3 Dec 2018 64,116 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 60,525 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 49,248 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 35,878 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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LA62 OCR is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 LA62 OCR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA62 OCR registered?

LA62 OCR is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 October 2012.

Is LA62 OCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA62 OCR shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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