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OY62 DXJ

2012 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,749 mi
Last recorded161,749 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 161,749 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 161,749 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2023 143,283 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 130,192 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 101,053 miles

Front Inner brake discs corroded

Front lower suspension arm rear bushes splitting

Pass 9 Nov 2018 88,056 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 88,056 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre on 1.6mm legal limit

Nearside Rear tyre 3+mm also heavily cracked

Offside Front tyre 2mm

Pass 16 Nov 2016 55,464 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 37,879 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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OY62 DXJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DXJ, 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 DXJ registered?

OY62 DXJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is OY62 DXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY62 DXJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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