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AF62 VFC

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

223,536 mi
Last recorded223,536 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 VFC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 223,536 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 205,190 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 154,369 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 115,545 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 100,425 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 86,191 miles

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 86,191 miles

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively drivers (8.2.2)

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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AF62 VFC is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AF62 VFC, 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 AF62 VFC registered?

AF62 VFC is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 September 2012.

Is AF62 VFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF62 VFC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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