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VO62 XTA

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,824 mi
Last recorded81,824 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO62 XTA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 81,824 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 75,937 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 75,937 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 65,486 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside + Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 60,923 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 60,923 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 49,843 miles

Under-trays/Engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 25 Feb 2021 41,500 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 35,915 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 29,213 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 26,461 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 19,408 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 15,747 miles

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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VO62 XTA is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VO62 XTA, 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 VO62 XTA registered?

VO62 XTA is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 October 2012.

Is VO62 XTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO62 XTA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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