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RK62 VXJ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,257 mi
Last recorded70,257 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK62 VXJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 70,257 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2025 68,526 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 67,158 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking/perished and worn down to 3.2MM (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both rear bumpstops perishing and starting to break apart

Pass 15 Sep 2023 64,242 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 64,242 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/15-91V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/15-91V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 60,308 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 60,308 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 56,940 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 53,374 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 48,740 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 41,939 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))

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2017 36,191 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 36,189 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 32,539 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 27,467 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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RK62 VXJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RK62 VXJ, 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 RK62 VXJ registered?

RK62 VXJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 September 2012.

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