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VN62 UZY

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,531 mi
Last recorded105,531 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 UZY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 105,531 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 105,528 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2025 99,326 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 99,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords crack on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 91,527 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 91,525 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut outer wall split inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 81,774 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 80,693 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 80,691 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 75,662 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 69,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISE REPLACEMENT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

OSR TYRE: NAIL IN TREAD & PUNCTURED

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISE REPLACEMENT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

UNDERTRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Pass 5 Nov 2019 61,107 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

UNDERTRAYS OBSCURING INSPECTION OF SOME ITEMS

Fail 5 Nov 2019 61,107 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively AERO (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

UNDERTRAYS OBSCURING INSPECTION OF SOME ITEMS

Pass 23 Nov 2018 52,802 miles

(child seats fitted to both rear outer seats, not allowing full inspection of adult belt)

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (heavily corroded on inner faces) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (worn on inner edge, recommend replacement) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 52,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

(child seats fitted to both rear outer seats, not allowing full inspection of adult belt)

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (heavily corroded on inner faces) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (worn on inner edge, recommend replacement asap) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear (tyre perished)

Pass 30 Nov 2017 43,363 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 33,802 miles

AERO WIPER BLADES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

CHILDSEAT FITTED IN NSR - SEAT BELT NOT TESTED

CHILDSEAT FITTED IN OSR - SEAT BELT NOT TESTED

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread CRACKED (6.3.1d)

NSF TYRE PRESSURE LOW

NSF TYRE: EXTREME INNER EDGE LOW (SUSPECT DUE TO LOW TYRE PRESSURE)

NSF TYRE: EXTREME INNER EDGE LOW (SUSPECT DUE TO LOW TYRE PRESSURE)

NSR TYRE APPROACHING 1.6MM LEGAL LIMIT

OSF TYRE PRESSURE LOW

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 2 Nov 2015 22,968 miles

CHILDSEAT FITTED IN NSR - SEAT BELT NOT TESTED

NAIL IN NSF TYRE - PUNCTURE!

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ADVISE REPLACEMENT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ADVISE REPLACEMENT (4.1.E.1)

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

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 UZY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 UZY, 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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VN62 UZY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 November 2012.

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