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SL62 XEY

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

137,621 mi
Last recorded137,621 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 XEY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 137,621 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 137,681 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush /pan (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush /pan (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 133,532 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 128,042 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 108,369 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 90,661 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 73,646 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 73,551 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side lever on caliper is seized (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 65,698 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 65,698 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 51,785 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 29,132 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Jun 2016 16,158 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 11,106 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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SL62 XEY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XEY, 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 XEY registered?

SL62 XEY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 November 2012.

Is SL62 XEY safe to buy?

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