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OY62 XZS

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

147,707 mi
Last recorded147,707 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY62 XZS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2026 147,707 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2025 140,228 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 130,704 miles

Emissions tested but too clean to register a reading

Fail 4 Oct 2024 130,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Emissions tested but too clean to register a reading

Pass 4 Oct 2023 122,913 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 119,309 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner tread

Pass 30 Sep 2021 108,448 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 98,582 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 86,199 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Sep 2018 73,615 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 60,894 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 48,384 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 36,088 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 XZS is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 XZS, 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 XZS registered?

OY62 XZS is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 October 2012.

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The MOT history for OY62 XZS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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