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LV62 EVL

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

221,558 mi
Last recorded221,558 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV62 EVL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 221,558 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 220,865 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 220,830 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 220,709 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 169,213 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 169,196 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 151,291 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 100,365 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking Grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 69,181 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 52,270 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 51,883 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 51,883 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 48,216 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 44,734 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2018 39,372 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 33,957 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 27,648 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 22,267 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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LV62 EVL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LV62 EVL, 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 LV62 EVL registered?

LV62 EVL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is LV62 EVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV62 EVL shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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