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SL62 ORC

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,690 mi
Last recorded92,690 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 ORC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 92,690 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2026 92,679 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2025 78,817 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 73,695 miles

Inside wear on O/S/R tyre.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 67,037 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Wear and corrosion on rear brake discs.

Fail 23 Oct 2023 67,037 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Wear and corrosion on rear brake discs.

Pass 17 Oct 2022 61,504 miles

Center Exhaust Clamp Corroded.

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 55,897 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 51,178 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 47,138 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 47,135 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 41,827 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 37,251 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 37,251 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear inner faces (3.5.1i)

noise from nearside rear brake when rotating

Fail 3 Oct 2017 37,228 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear inner faces (3.5.1i)

front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside front tyre splitting on outer sidewall but not to cord

noise from nearside rear brake when rotating

Pass 14 Oct 2016 32,689 miles

Slight corrosion and wear showing on front brake discs (inner faces)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 27,308 miles

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

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

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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SL62 ORC is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SL62 ORC, 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 SL62 ORC registered?

SL62 ORC is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 October 2012.

Is SL62 ORC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL62 ORC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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