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NU62 EBZ

2012 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,314 mi
Last recorded186,314 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU62 EBZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 186,314 miles

Bulb warning on dash Lights working

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Tyres Worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 175,916 miles

Boot open warning light illuminated

Front Bumper loose but not likely to detach

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

Sill damage to jacking points both sides

Pass 14 Sep 2024 169,019 miles

Front undertray insecure

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 150,042 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front top strut bearing rough

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both outer sills damaged

high level brake light not working

undertrays fitted restricting full view of testable items

Fail 25 Aug 2023 149,318 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front top strut bearing rough

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both outer sills damaged

high level brake light not working

undertrays fitted restricting full view of testable items

Pass 16 Sep 2022 131,817 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 131,811 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Aug 2021 115,679 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear n/s and o/s bump stops broken

Rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Fail 27 Aug 2021 115,679 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear n/s and o/s bump stops broken

Rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2020 102,526 miles

Front tyres are 225/45 18 and rear tyres are 225/40 18

Nearside Rear bumper corner pushed out

Offside Front Drivers window not working

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall has splits/ cuts. Advise new tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear rear bump stops deteriorated badly

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine oil level close to minimum

Pass 27 Aug 2019 92,275 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight damage to outer sidewall.

Offside Front window not working

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear both rear bump stops badly deteriorated.

Pass 31 Jul 2018 78,973 miles

Offside condensation in headlight

Pass 14 Jun 2017 59,537 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 59,537 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 57,041 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 50,937 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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NU62 EBZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NU62 EBZ, 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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NU62 EBZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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