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MK62 OTU

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

219,999 mi
Last recorded219,999 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 219,999 miles

nearside washers not working

some damage to nearside side repeater lena

Pass 23 Nov 2018 183,395 miles

Offside Front bumper slightly loose

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 149,998 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 148,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 124,779 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 103,725 miles

both rear bumpstops perished

chips in windscreen

crack in offside rear tail light lense

front wipers smearing

hole in nearside rear tail lamp lense (not emitting white light to rear )

Fail 7 Sep 2015 103,725 miles

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

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

both rear bumpstops perished

chips in windscreen

crack in offside rear tail light lense

front wipers smearing

hole in nearside rear tail lamp lense (not emitting white light to rear )

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 OTU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 MK62 OTU, 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 MK62 OTU registered?

MK62 OTU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 September 2012.

Is MK62 OTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK62 OTU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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