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VU62 RPV

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,106 mi
Last recorded99,106 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU62 RPV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 99,106 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 86,190 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 84,269 miles

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

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

front and rear suspension components have general surface corrosion

Fail 14 Oct 2024 84,269 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

front and rear suspension components have general surface corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2023 79,767 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 75,299 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 69,620 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad 2mm to 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 64,156 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm measured (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 58,238 miles

front brake discs have general wear

o/s front outer brake pad 2.5mm to 3.5mm

Fail 11 Oct 2019 58,238 miles

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

front brake discs have general wear

o/s front outer brake pad 2.5mm to 3.5mm

Pass 13 Oct 2018 50,773 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 43,224 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Oct 2016 34,847 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 27,578 miles

nearside rear brake pads worn low

offside front brake pads wearing low

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 RPV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey 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 RPV, 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 RPV registered?

VU62 RPV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 October 2012.

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The MOT history for VU62 RPV 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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