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OY62 EFT

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

146,744 mi
Last recorded146,744 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY62 EFT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 146,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged all three buckle casings damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 31 Dec 2024 144,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN LOW INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER EDGE CLOSE TO CORDS BEING EXPOSED WORN LOW OUTER EDGE ADVISE TO GET CHANGED ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 133,902 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp lenses cracked

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 3mm and wearing low on inner edge(195 65 R 15 91H) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged all three (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 123,387 miles

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Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brakes wearing more than o/s/r

Nearside Rear lamps lens cracked

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged all three (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 110,079 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 99,470 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning on wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 93,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see inner brake pads, advise brake check. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see inner brake pad, advise brake check (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 76,444 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 62,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2016 49,918 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 36,607 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 36,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 EFT is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 EFT, 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 EFT registered?

OY62 EFT is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 November 2012.

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