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AK62 XVO

2012 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,743 mi
Last recorded56,743 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 XVO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 56,743 miles

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2026 56,739 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 55,898 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 55,898 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 55,108 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 54,171 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 53,051 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 53,051 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 51,598 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 50,250 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 48,682 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 47,127 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 42,370 miles

Offside Front fog lamp unit loose

Pass 17 Oct 2016 35,857 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 28,683 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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AK62 XVO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,968cc 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 AK62 XVO, 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 AK62 XVO registered?

AK62 XVO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 November 2012.

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