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SP62 OLM

2012 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

242,676 mi
Last recorded242,676 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 OLM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 242,676 miles

7 pin socket damaged

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Engine rear mount rubber perished - oil contamination (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 222,497 miles

7 pin socket damaged

Engine oil leak

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked with chalk (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 222,496 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Becoming white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Becoming white (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

7 pin socket damaged

Engine oil leak

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked with chalk (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 169,561 miles

7pin trailer socket defective

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 107,760 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked o/s edge by rubber (8.3.1d)

engine and under floor covers fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 8 Aug 2017 103,768 miles

underfloor and engine covers fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 14 Sep 2016 100,418 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 100,418 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 83,111 miles

both rear bump stops are seperating.

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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SP62 OLM is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SP62 OLM, 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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SP62 OLM is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 September 2012.

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