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AY62 XOS

2012 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

140,084 mi
Last recorded140,084 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 XOS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 140,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 124,288 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 115,300 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 107,152 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 99,850 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 99,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 94,259 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 89,760 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 77,011 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 63,394 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 51,805 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 51,661 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 51,587 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 43,254 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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AY62 XOS is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AY62 XOS, 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 AY62 XOS registered?

AY62 XOS is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is AY62 XOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY62 XOS shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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