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FY62 VHT

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

273,361 mi
Last recorded273,361 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 12 Oct 2023 273,361 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 269,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 253,741 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 243,846 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 222,279 miles

Front exhaust slightly blowing

Pass 4 Oct 2018 202,054 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 187,617 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% n/s/f + o/s/f (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit small blabe inside wall (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Apr 2017 171,920 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 167,916 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbond front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 157,940 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2015 143,163 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

o/s/f steering inner tie rod end slight play

Pass 17 Nov 2014 109,449 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VHT is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FY62 VHT, 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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FY62 VHT is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 September 2012.

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