MOT Status
ValidMileage
246,341 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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))
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
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
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
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))
Emissions Smoke Test PASSED (Readings too low to record and print out)
Exhaust front union clamps getting corroded
Small cracks at screen
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
Emissions Smoke Test PASSED (Readings too low to record and print out)
Front exhaust union clamps getting corroded
Small cracks at screen
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
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
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)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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