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MK62 OTL

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

301,314 mi
Last recorded301,314 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK62 OTL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 301,314 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Bonnet pull catch loose (footwell)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 298,049 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 298,049 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 255,331 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 219,578 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 219,576 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Ball joint rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Ball joint rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 214,516 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 172,362 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 172,350 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt as marked (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 169,520 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 163,444 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 147,213 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 147,205 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 127,651 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 109,273 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre has a small chunk of rubber missing from outer side wall

Fail 7 Sep 2015 109,273 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre has a small chunk of rubber missing from outer side wall

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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MK62 OTL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver 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 MK62 OTL, 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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MK62 OTL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 September 2012.

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