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SV62 VRX

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

198,568 mi
Last recorded198,568 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV62 VRX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 198,568 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 198,568 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 181,220 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 177,687 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 161,182 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 139,007 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 123,423 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 99,130 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 78,546 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 78,422 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 55,497 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 42,450 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 35,463 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 35,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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SV62 VRX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SV62 VRX, 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 SV62 VRX registered?

SV62 VRX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is SV62 VRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV62 VRX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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