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OV62 PZF

2012 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

289,018 mi
Last recorded289,018 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV62 PZF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 289,018 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and near side front both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 22 Jan 2026 289,018 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and near side front both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 277,865 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2025 277,858 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 160,552 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 50,177 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear brake pads / wearing low

rear tyres cracking on treads

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 PZF is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 PZF, 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 PZF registered?

OV62 PZF is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 November 2012.

Is OV62 PZF safe to buy?

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