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VK62 YVS

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,750 mi
Last recorded133,750 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 YVS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 133,750 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 123,003 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 123,003 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 108,832 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 74,421 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 50,075 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 44,988 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has slight damaged to side wall

Nearside Front Shock absorber misting oil

Nearside Front Suspension console bush cracking and splitting slightly

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight damaged to side wall

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

Offside Rear Outer Side light not working

Fail 4 Oct 2017 44,987 miles

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

Front Wiper blades smearing screen

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has slight damaged to side wall

Nearside Front Shock absorber misting oil

Nearside Front Suspension console bush cracking and splitting slightly

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight damaged to side wall

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

Offside Rear Outer Side light not working

Pass 6 Oct 2016 37,059 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber beginning to mist oil slightly

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop splitting

Pass 6 Oct 2015 30,884 miles

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

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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VK62 YVS is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VK62 YVS, 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 VK62 YVS registered?

VK62 YVS is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 October 2012.

Is VK62 YVS safe to buy?

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