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OV62 MKA

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

200,436 mi
Last recorded200,436 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV62 MKA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 200,436 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 200,436 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 190,914 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 184,595 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 184,516 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.6 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 175,806 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 175,802 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Pass 20 Nov 2017 151,041 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 148,834 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 148,834 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 137,133 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 113,875 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 113,867 miles

Offside Front Upper Fuel system component leaking fuel filter housing leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 111,611 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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OV62 MKA is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MKA, 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 OV62 MKA registered?

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

Is OV62 MKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV62 MKA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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