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LM62 VUO

2012 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

51,072 mi
Last recorded51,072 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM62 VUO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 51,072 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 48,950 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 45,688 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and close to wear bars and cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 43,077 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 37,268 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 35,599 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 33,928 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 30,585 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 26,600 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 26,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 21,248 miles

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

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

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Oct 2015 15,824 miles

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

both front tyres perished slightly

both rear tyres perished slightly

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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LM62 VUO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 LM62 VUO, 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 LM62 VUO registered?

LM62 VUO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 October 2012.

Is LM62 VUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM62 VUO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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