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SM62 EPE

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

67,156 mi
Last recorded67,156 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 EPE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 67,156 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 63,310 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 59,827 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 54,838 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 54,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 47,035 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 42,822 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2019 39,295 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2018 33,855 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2017 28,867 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

under trays covering under side of vehicle

Pass 14 Nov 2016 20,885 miles

under trays covering under side of vehicle

Pass 19 Nov 2015 13,122 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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SM62 EPE is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 SM62 EPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM62 EPE registered?

SM62 EPE is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 November 2012.

Is SM62 EPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM62 EPE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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