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PY62 VWB

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,816 mi
Last recorded134,816 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY62 VWB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 134,816 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 130,075 miles

Nearside Rear lamp cracked

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 130,061 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear lamp cracked

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 121,865 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 115,869 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 18 Oct 2022 115,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Oct 2021 107,319 miles

Nearside Rear Light cluster damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inside edge, perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 107,319 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Light cluster damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inside edge, perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 101,124 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 97,969 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 95,352 miles

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

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Oct 2017 93,480 miles

under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 19 Oct 2017 93,475 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 55 16 (4.1.D.1b)

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Oct 2016 91,813 miles

Rear tyres worn on inside

Pass 15 Oct 2015 70,535 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 70,535 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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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PY62 VWB is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PY62 VWB, 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 PY62 VWB registered?

PY62 VWB is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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