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OY62 BVA

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

212,723 mi
Last recorded212,723 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY62 BVA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 212,723 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2025 207,802 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 202,443 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 194,358 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 188,469 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 180,524 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 171,733 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 161,116 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 152,010 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 148,380 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 143,986 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 135,795 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 124,962 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 117,606 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 110,598 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 104,634 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 93,278 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 86,003 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 78,886 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 75,282 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 57,798 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 57,798 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 BVA is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BVA, 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 BVA registered?

OY62 BVA is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 November 2012.

Is OY62 BVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY62 BVA shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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