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OY62 EFL

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,158 mi
Last recorded144,158 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY62 EFL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 144,158 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 134,748 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 126,177 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 117,204 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 108,688 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 101,180 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 94,946 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 86,926 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 86,926 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 80,075 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 72,362 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 60,917 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 60,916 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 47,927 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 EFL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EFL, 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 EFL registered?

OY62 EFL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 October 2012.

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