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OY62 EFP

2012 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,461 mi
Last recorded136,461 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY62 EFP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 136,461 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 130,440 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 130,424 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre split on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 121,593 miles

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))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 121,510 miles

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

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))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 106,773 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 91,880 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 91,880 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 79,231 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 79,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2019 72,991 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 72,990 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2018 59,516 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 46,923 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit showing signs of age also wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 39,024 miles

Rear brake discs in very poor condition

Pass 27 Oct 2015 25,923 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 EFP is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EFP, 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 EFP registered?

OY62 EFP is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 November 2012.

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