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RV62 VZK

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

158,671 mi
Last recorded158,671 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV62 VZK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 158,671 miles

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

REAR SUB-FRAME AND ARMS CORRODED

Pass 8 Aug 2025 156,188 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 152,944 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 149,718 miles

front number plate cracking

rear pads wearing low- discs corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2023 146,222 miles

front number plate has cracks

n/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2022 142,687 miles

front number plate has cracks

n/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2021 139,855 miles

front number plater cracked

Pass 16 Jan 2020 135,821 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 121,349 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 121,349 miles

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

front pads on limit

Pass 22 Jan 2018 106,368 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 106,232 miles

Offside Side repeater not working side indicator- led (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 92,803 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 83,343 miles

Front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside rear tyre perished & inner & outer edges worn

Pass 20 Aug 2015 61,867 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RV62 VZK is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RV62 VZK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV62 VZK registered?

RV62 VZK is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 October 2012.

Is RV62 VZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV62 VZK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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