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SV62 VSD

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,140 mi
Last recorded95,140 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV62 VSD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 95,140 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 87,323 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 87,323 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 81,761 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 81,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 75,456 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 69,931 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Oct 2020 62,061 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 5 Oct 2020 62,061 miles

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 18 Sep 2020 61,870 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 53,859 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 44,151 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Aug 2017 34,524 miles

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

engine coolant leak

Pass 27 Sep 2016 26,686 miles

under trays fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 15 Oct 2015 20,364 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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SV62 VSD is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VSD, 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 VSD registered?

SV62 VSD is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 October 2012.

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