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VN62 FBL

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,003 mi
Last recorded145,003 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 FBL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 145,003 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 145,003 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light cluster broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 94,720 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 94,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Dec 2017 46,726 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 45,153 miles

Rear seat belts fraying

Pass 12 Oct 2016 36,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 12 Oct 2016 36,567 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 8 Oct 2015 27,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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VN62 FBL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VN62 FBL, 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 VN62 FBL registered?

VN62 FBL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 October 2012.

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