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VU62 HYZ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,621 mi
Last recorded92,621 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU62 HYZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 92,621 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2026 92,621 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper gaiter excessively split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs significantly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Tail light not working

Pass 17 Jul 2025 82,779 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Undertrays fitted, Cannot inspect full underside of the vehicle

Pass 1 Jul 2024 72,871 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT &WORN SMOOTH AT OUTER EDGE & ENCROACHING CORDS!!!

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing low

Pass 20 Jul 2023 63,766 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 55,581 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 50,140 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 43,535 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 43,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 38,345 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 30,765 miles

emissions to clean to read

Pass 5 Sep 2017 27,600 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 23,556 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 19,493 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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VU62 HYZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VU62 HYZ, 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 VU62 HYZ registered?

VU62 HYZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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The MOT history for VU62 HYZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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