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FY62 VJE

2012 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

211,943 mi
Last recorded211,943 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 VJE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 211,943 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 211,932 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front drop links worn

Pass 5 Jul 2023 205,397 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 188,083 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 173,212 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 164,392 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 156,884 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 143,576 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 124,644 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 99,331 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 73,777 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load plastic cover missing (5.2.4a)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 73,777 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load plastic cover missing (5.2.4a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 45,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 16,319 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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FY62 VJE is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VJE, 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 VJE registered?

FY62 VJE is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is FY62 VJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY62 VJE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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