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AF62 VXS

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,425 mi
Last recorded85,425 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 VXS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 85,425 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 76,829 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 72,500 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2024 72,491 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 66,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge. 225/40x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 66,821 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge. 225/40x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 62,677 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022 62,677 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damaged. 225/40x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 57,298 miles

under tray fitted,

Pass 1 Sep 2020 56,062 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 56,027 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 53,580 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 50,554 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 43,753 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 34,771 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 27,791 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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AF62 VXS is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF62 VXS, 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

How do I check the history of AF62 VXS?

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What year was AF62 VXS registered?

AF62 VXS is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 September 2012.

Is AF62 VXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF62 VXS shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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