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RE62 APF

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,280 mi
Last recorded173,280 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE62 APF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 173,280 miles

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2025 163,804 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed door cannot be opened from inside (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 163,803 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed door cannot be opened from inside (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 156,789 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 150,705 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 150,702 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2022 140,678 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 140,676 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 133,069 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 132,991 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 122,441 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 112,241 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 103,490 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 103,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 94,326 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 94,326 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 88,435 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 75,667 miles

all tyres worn low

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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RE62 APF is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RE62 APF, 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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RE62 APF is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 November 2012.

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