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OY61 NHJ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

64,554 mi
Last recorded64,554 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY61 NHJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 64,554 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2026 63,104 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 63,104 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 60,579 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 60,578 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 57,529 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2024 57,528 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 55,238 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 54,615 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 53,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jan 2020 51,553 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 48,672 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 45,637 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Dec 2016 37,707 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 29,408 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 29,404 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 22,359 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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OY61 NHJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OY61 NHJ, 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 OY61 NHJ registered?

OY61 NHJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 January 2012.

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