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FY62 VMA

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,836 mi
Last recorded125,836 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 VMA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 24 Jun 2026 125,836 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 120,161 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 114,675 miles

Protective wax oil has been sprayed to the underside of the vehicle.

Pass 14 Sep 2023 104,490 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2022 93,865 miles

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm(195/65/15) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm(195/65/15) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 86,213 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 75,542 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 66,764 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracking in treads(195/65/15)

Pass 17 Sep 2018 56,005 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s rear

Pass 2 Oct 2017 47,541 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2016 38,408 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 30,556 miles

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)

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 VMA is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VMA, 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 VMA registered?

FY62 VMA is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is FY62 VMA safe to buy?

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