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AV62 SFX

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

111,660 mi
Last recorded111,660 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 SFX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 111,660 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Central joining clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2025 104,643 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 97,729 miles

Nearside rear shock absorber dust cover dropped down

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 13 Oct 2023 91,225 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 5 Oct 2023 91,206 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Oct 2022 83,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 R16 91v Bridgestone (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 75,699 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 70,190 miles

Exhaust joiner clamp deteriorated

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2019 62,001 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 51,657 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 42,181 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 31,566 miles

Front tyres worn close to legal minimum.(205 55 R16 91 V Bridgestone turanza).

Pass 15 Sep 2015 21,464 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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AV62 SFX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AV62 SFX, 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 AV62 SFX registered?

AV62 SFX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 October 2012.

Is AV62 SFX safe to buy?

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