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OE61 OAB

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,030 mi
Last recorded136,030 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE61 OAB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2026 136,030 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working lights up but very faintly. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine bay covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Pass 24 Jul 2025 124,657 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

emissions to clean to test

undertray fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2024 115,745 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

engine bay covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Pass 24 Aug 2023 103,119 miles

Central Front undertray fitted

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2022 89,526 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

engine bay covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Pass 20 Jul 2021 79,240 miles

Coolant leak egr valve cooler hose.

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & worn to limit on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

engine bay covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Pass 6 Aug 2020 71,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & worn low on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine bay covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Pass 7 Aug 2019 61,805 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine bay covers fitted.

not enough metered smoke emitted to register on the diesel smoke meter.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Pass 24 Jul 2018 48,391 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt across all rear seats

Pass 9 Aug 2017 36,341 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 32,874 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 25,635 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 21,139 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

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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OE61 OAB is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OE61 OAB, 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 OE61 OAB registered?

OE61 OAB is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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