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SW62 VCF

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,080 mi
Last recorded115,080 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW62 VCF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2026 115,080 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2025 108,538 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 108,538 miles

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative leveling device arm adrift. (4.1.5 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 102,600 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Outer CV boot deterioated

Fail 16 Oct 2024 102,600 miles

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Levelling arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Outer CV boot deterioated

Pass 16 Oct 2023 97,104 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount

Nearside Front Outer cv joint gaiter deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 14 Oct 2022 89,781 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 89,781 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 84,530 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 78,737 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40 R18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 78,696 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40 R18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 71,205 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 63,020 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 53,283 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 43,504 miles

Emission reading TOO low to record.

Pass 7 Oct 2015 32,813 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some 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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SW62 VCF is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SW62 VCF, 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 SW62 VCF registered?

SW62 VCF is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 October 2012.

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