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OV62 PZB

2012 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

315,728 mi
Last recorded315,728 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV62 PZB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 315,728 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear under car and suspension component in general surface corrosion but not weakened

Fail 15 Nov 2024 315,575 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear under car and suspension component in general surface corrosion but not weakened

Pass 15 Nov 2023 293,981 miles

incorrect bolt fitted to n/s/f bottom arm front bush

Fail 14 Nov 2023 293,948 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 283,270 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 270,262 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 254,588 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 235,416 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 218,738 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 201,592 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 192,068 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 192,039 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 182,591 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 166,301 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 151,428 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 135,268 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 117,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 101,326 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 101,291 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Metal filings present on brake pads (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2017 88,755 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 88,702 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 87,465 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 87,465 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working dipped beam (1.1.A.3b)

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

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 PZB is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 PZB, 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 PZB registered?

OV62 PZB is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 November 2012.

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The MOT history for OV62 PZB shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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