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FY62 VKR

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

191,229 mi
Last recorded191,229 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 VKR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 191,229 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 191,229 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 180,143 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 157,347 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 143,109 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 122,926 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 122,926 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 114,309 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both nearside and offside front (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 114,309 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both nearside and offside front (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 99,706 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 78,595 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 VKR is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VKR, 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 VKR registered?

FY62 VKR is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 September 2012.

Is FY62 VKR safe to buy?

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