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FY62 VKU

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

221,965 mi
Last recorded221,965 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 VKU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 221,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertray loose

Pass 1 May 2025 217,153 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 212,914 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 207,575 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 207,575 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 May 2022 199,719 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2021 178,259 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 150,588 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 112,271 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 96,694 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

no exhaust emissions detected on free acceleration

Pass 30 May 2017 75,652 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 52,594 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 41,001 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 22,632 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 12,881 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 VKU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VKU, 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 VKU registered?

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

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