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VE62 MKA

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

206,916 mi
Last recorded206,916 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE62 MKA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 206,916 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 206,914 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2021 183,712 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 163,360 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 147,783 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 132,892 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 111,478 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 92,486 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 92,461 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 80,470 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 80,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall cut (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 66,232 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 51,269 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Dec 2015 51,269 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

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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VE62 MKA is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 VE62 MKA, 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 VE62 MKA registered?

VE62 MKA is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is VE62 MKA safe to buy?

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