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AF62 VXY

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,553 mi
Last recorded168,553 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 VXY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 168,553 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 166,971 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 166,967 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 158,053 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 158,051 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 147,575 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 147,575 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 136,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 127,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 116,855 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Nov 2018 106,603 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 98,486 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 82,818 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2016 68,080 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 54,663 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 VXY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VXY, 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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AF62 VXY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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