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OY62 BPO

2012 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

176,140 mi
Last recorded176,140 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY62 BPO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 176,140 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2026 176,140 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 174,924 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 174,641 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 173,930 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 161,121 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 144,691 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front tyre slightly worn.

Fail 28 Apr 2021 144,691 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre slightly worn.

Pass 31 Mar 2020 135,123 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2020 135,123 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 119,163 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 105,172 miles

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 11 May 2018 105,172 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 23 Aug 2016 70,750 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 11 Sep 2015 54,638 miles

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

both rear tyres going out of shape

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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OY62 BPO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OY62 BPO, 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 OY62 BPO registered?

OY62 BPO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is OY62 BPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY62 BPO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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