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OV62 LXZ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,158 mi
Last recorded153,158 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV62 LXZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 153,158 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 153,147 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 147,110 miles

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 132,616 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and the OSR spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 132,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded Both front and the OSR spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 122,156 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2023 122,156 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn NS and OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS and OS (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 109,349 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 109,349 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation Fluid leaking from the OSR caliper (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 95,083 miles

Coil spring corroded OSF and the OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS are corroded on the inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 83,187 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 83,187 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

Pass 9 May 2019 68,172 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2018 57,253 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 55,420 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Oct 2016 43,489 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 43,489 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 32,552 miles

engine cover

undertrays fitted

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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OV62 LXZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OV62 LXZ, 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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OV62 LXZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 November 2012.

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