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VO62 XTB

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,018 mi
Last recorded171,018 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO62 XTB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 171,018 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 153,454 miles

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

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

under covers fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2023 153,452 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

under covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2022 138,207 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 119,491 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 119,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 107,652 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 102,843 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 97,803 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 86,244 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 59,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 16 Sep 2015 31,833 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 XTB is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XTB, 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 XTB registered?

VO62 XTB is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 October 2012.

Is VO62 XTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO62 XTB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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