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FY62 VGX

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

246,341 mi
Last recorded246,341 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 VGX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 246,341 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2026 226,734 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 207,403 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 191,667 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 191,237 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2024 175,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 173,718 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 173,718 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

centre exhaust clamp broken

Pass 6 Sep 2022 162,366 miles

Emissions too low to record

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear screen washer inoperative

Fail 6 Sep 2022 162,366 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction MIL illuminated (8.2.2.2 (g))

Emissions too low to record

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear screen washer inoperative

Pass 7 Sep 2021 150,121 miles

DPF fitted. Emissions too low to record

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play O/S/R anti roll bar drop link top ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 133,517 miles

Emissions Smoke Test PASSED (Readings too low to record and print out)

Exhaust front union clamps getting corroded

Small cracks at screen

Fail 3 Sep 2020 133,517 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Light at dash stays ON (8.2.2.2 (g))

Both front tyres starting to get abit low on tread (N/S/F also getting worn at outer tread edge)

Emissions Smoke Test PASSED (Readings too low to record and print out)

Exhaust front union clamps getting corroded

Small cracks at screen

Pass 3 Sep 2019 121,267 miles

Emissions Smoke Test PASSED (Readings too low to record and print out)

Front exhaust union clamps getting corroded

Small cracks at screen

Fail 2 Sep 2019 121,267 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Emissions Smoke Test PASSED (Readings too low to record and print out)

Front exhaust union clamps getting corroded

Small cracks at screen

Pass 10 Sep 2018 101,177 miles

Emissions Smoke Test PASSED (Readings too low to record and print out)

Exhaust front union clamps getting corroded

N/S/R tyre low on tread and almost ON limit of wear at inner tread edge areas

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer gaiter starting to split around shaft end clip area (6.1.7 (g) (i))

O/S/R tyre getting abit worn at inner tread edge area

Pass 5 Sep 2017 79,278 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 79,278 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 66,902 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 66,902 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 50,756 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 50,756 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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FY62 VGX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FY62 VGX, 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 FY62 VGX registered?

FY62 VGX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 September 2012.

Is FY62 VGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY62 VGX shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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