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FY62 VNF

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,443 mi
Last recorded94,443 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 94,443 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear, greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rears corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both arms on front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2026 94,443 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear, greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rears corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both arms on front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 90,563 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 90,560 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 86,431 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, at rear, on subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 82,741 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes slightly corroded (plastic coated) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 82,741 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes slightly corroded (plastic coated) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 77,907 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe over rear axle corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 71,901 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 71,901 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 67,884 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 67,882 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose Clamp broken. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 67,349 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 63,293 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 58,986 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 58,985 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2017 53,013 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 45,978 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 40,277 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 40,277 miles

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

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 VNF is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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