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RF62 OGX

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,524 mi
Last recorded157,524 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF62 OGX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 157,524 miles

slight play in engine mounts

surface corrosion rear subframe,o/s/r spring

Fail 25 Jun 2026 157,523 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight play in engine mounts

surface corrosion rear subframe,o/s/r spring

Pass 12 Jun 2025 148,419 miles

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

service due

surface corrosion rear subframe,suspension,rear lower arms

Fail 11 Jun 2025 148,419 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

service due

surface corrosion rear subframe,suspension,rear lower arms

Pass 29 Apr 2024 134,905 miles

surface corrosion rear subframe,suspension,lower arms,springs,chassis

Fail 29 Apr 2024 134,905 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres worn unevenly inside edges

surface corrosion rear subframe,suspension,lower arms,springs,chassis

Pass 20 May 2023 124,721 miles

Nearside Front 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))

service due

surface corrosion rear subframe,shockers,springs,front shockers

Fail 19 May 2023 124,721 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front 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))

service due

surface corrosion rear subframe,shockers,springs,front shockers

Pass 8 Apr 2022 113,672 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 102,824 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Floor mat covering accelerator pedal,

Fail 9 Apr 2021 102,817 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced Mirror. (4.4.3 (a))

Floor mat covering accelerator pedal,

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 84,289 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Passenger side worn more (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2017 70,785 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 54,788 miles

Offside washer jet not working

Pass 26 Oct 2015 38,566 miles

Engine and body under trays fitted not allowing full inspection during the MOT

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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RF62 OGX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 RF62 OGX, 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 RF62 OGX registered?

RF62 OGX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 October 2012.

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