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FY62 VJP

2012 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,522 mi
Last recorded146,522 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 VJP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 146,522 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2026 146,491 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2025 139,333 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 126,264 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 110,842 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 96,978 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 96,964 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 81,822 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 69,910 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 69,904 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2019 57,240 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 44,096 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 40,927 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 35,483 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 29,786 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 VJP is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VJP, 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 VJP registered?

FY62 VJP is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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