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SL62 ORS

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,180 mi
Last recorded130,180 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 ORS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2026 130,180 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2025 125,058 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 122,024 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 120,953 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 117,153 miles

Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 109,495 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 109,495 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2020 99,017 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 99,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 80,527 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 59,116 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 40,793 miles

Offside rear tyre worn uneven, 225/40R18

Pass 21 Dec 2015 26,110 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 x rear tyres sawtoothed inner edges (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 ORS 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 84.6%.

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 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 SL62 ORS, 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 ORS registered?

SL62 ORS is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 October 2012.

Is SL62 ORS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL62 ORS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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