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VN62 OVO

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

59,588 mi
Last recorded59,588 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 OVO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 59,588 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 59,588 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 55,707 miles

SLIGHT CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

Pass 30 Nov 2023 51,870 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS + SLIGHT CHIP IN ZONE B

Pass 28 Nov 2022 47,248 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

segments in rear upper stop lamp inop

Pass 16 Nov 2021 43,209 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut and worn on the side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 39,548 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 36,707 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 31,508 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 24,161 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 18,328 miles

All tyres cracking due to age

Nearside Front Outer Tyre wall worn

Pass 7 Dec 2015 13,401 miles

N/S/F tyre wall scuff damaged

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 OVO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 VN62 OVO, 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 OVO registered?

VN62 OVO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 December 2012.

Is VN62 OVO safe to buy?

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