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FY62 VJU

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,764 mi
Last recorded135,764 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 VJU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 135,764 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2026 135,764 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed PLY [195/65/15] (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 124,076 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 122,825 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 122,825 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 117,445 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 111,994 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2022 111,875 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 104,252 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 99,260 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 91,495 miles

Offside Rear reflector damaged

Pass 18 Oct 2018 83,664 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 79,852 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 79,852 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 78,347 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 66,376 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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 VJU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VJU, 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 VJU registered?

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

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