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MJ62 OYE

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

257,354 mi
Last recorded257,354 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ62 OYE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 257,354 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 231,582 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 207,377 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 181,492 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 144,403 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 136,000 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 135,664 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 120,519 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 103,281 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 103,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 80,172 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 53,782 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 34,170 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 34,170 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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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MJ62 OYE is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MJ62 OYE, 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 MJ62 OYE registered?

MJ62 OYE is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 December 2012.

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